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CASTING CALL FOR INDEPENDENT FILM
We are casting for a Portland-based feature film that will be shot this winter. Wanted are men and women of all ages who are comfortable with stylized dialogue. Title:
I Play With The Phrase Each Other
Writer/Director: Jay Alvarez
Producer: Megan Kopp
Location: Portland and surrounding areas
Shooting date: February 2012
About the film: We are making the first modern movie by Generation Y.
The film chronicles over sixty characters in a vast matrix of incessant correspondence. The story this correspondence forms begins with Jake, a young neurotic who is persuaded to leave his small hometown and move to the city to live with his friend Sean, a fanatical poet who survives by swindling inexperienced Craigslist customers. When Jake arrives in the city Sean has disappeared, and as he struggles to secure a job and a place to stay, Jake discovers a nocturnal world of neon poverty in which his friend is thriving.
Thank you for your interest.
Reply to: Please respond to ipwtpeo@gmail.com
Source: PDX Backstage
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Actor Needed
We are making a video that will be entirely narrated by a person that is not on-screen. But we are telling his actual story. So we need an actor for the on-camera stuff that looks similar to our narrator (because many of the people in the industry that he works in know him). We will NOT see the actor's face. The shots will either be from behind or have something blocking his face (similar to the way they blocked Wilson's face in Home Improvement). I've attached a couple of pictures of the guy we are trying to find a double for. Adeel (the narrator) is 5' 9" and is originally from India.
Again - there will be no speaking lines, just action. Driving a car, walking, typing on a computer, etc. We will be shooting in mid Sept. and the pay will be $500 per day.
Reply to: Please respond to bill@berrymediaworks.com.
Source: PDX Backstage
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AUDITIONS FOR PROMISE, A MUSIC DRAMA ABOUT CAMILLE CLAUDEL
by Theresa Koon
When: September 13th, 6-10pm [Callbacks: September 18, 5-9pm]
Where: Sherman/Clay Pianos, 131 NW 13th
Who: Contact goebel86@msn.com (preferred) or 503-927-4325 to reserve your slot
What: Prepare a song from the modern American opera or music theater repertoire and a 1-2 minute monologue. [See further details below.]
What else: Wear attractive, comfortable clothing. Be prepared to move. Bring headshot and resume.
How old: All roles require shifts of age, and all adult age ranges may audition
How much: All roles will be paid.
When else: Regular rehearsals will begin in March 2012. Performances will be April 13, 14, 20, 21, 22.
ABOUT THE SHOW
PROMISE is a tonal music drama with some hints of atonality. Performers must be comfortable singing some angularity, dissonance and rhythmic variation, as well as with spoken dialogue. The story focuses on the life and relationships of the French sculptor Camille Claudel, mistress and muse to Rodin. These public workshop performances will be conducted by David Hattner of PYP. The instrumental ensemble will be 45th Parallel.
Visit: www.promisetheopera.wordpress.com for more details and to hear music samples. You can also visit us on Facebook and ask questions there: Promise, an opera about Camille Claudel.
ABOUT THE ROLES
Camille: High mezzo, or soprano with strong middle and low voice. This role requires a dramatic actor/singer who can portray ages between 10 and 79. If auditioning for this role, please prepare (about) 32 bars from each of three songs: 1) a folk song or children's song that shows a light, childlike vocal quality, 2) a modern American operatic aria that shows expansive lyricism and dramatic expression, 3) a modern American piece from the operatic or music theater literature that shows rhythmic quickness, intensity and fire. Also prepare a contemporary 1-2 minute spoken monologue that shows dramatic acting abilities, not comedy.
Paul Claudel: Tenor or high baritone. This role requires a dramatic actor/singer who can portray ages between 6 and 75. If auditioning for this role, please prepare (about) 32 bars from each of three songs: 1) a folk song or children's song that shows a light, childlike vocal quality, (falsetto preferred), 2) a modern American operatic aria that shows expansive lyricism and dramatic expression, 3) a modern American piece from the operatic or music theater literature that shows rhythmic quickness, intensity and fire. Also prepare a contemporary 1-2 minute spoken monologue that shows dramatic acting abilities, not comedy.
Auguste Rodin: Baritone or Bass Baritone. This role requires a dramatic actor/singer who can portray ages between 42 and 60. If auditioning for this role, please prepare a modern American piece from the operatic or music theater literature that shows great passion and fire. Can be slow or fast. Also prepare a contemporary 1-2 minute spoken monologue that shows dramatic acting abilities, not comedy.
Louise Claudel: This role will be played by Chrisse Roccaro.
Louis-Prosper Claudel: Lyric Baritone. This role requires a dramatic actor/singer who can portray ages between 40 and 70. If auditioning for this role, please prepare a modern American piece from the operatic or music theater literature that shows tenderness and lyricism. Also prepare a contemporary 1-2 minute spoken monologue that shows dramatic acting abilities, not comedy.
Rose Beuret and the Gossips: Sopranos or Mezzos. These three roles can be various ages from 25-55. All three must be strong comedic actors who can move well. Prepare a song from the modern American opera or music theater repertoire and a 1-2 minute monologue.
Reply to: goebel86@msn.com
Source: PDX Backstage
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Kids audition JANE a theater company
JANE a theater company is auditioning for our annual show
THE HULLABALOO!
looking for boys and girls any age but look 8-ish
with singing, acting and movement experience
Audition is Tuesday Sept 13
from 4pm - 8pm
at Portland Actors Conservatory
1436 SW Montgomery St in Portland
audition will consist of one contemporary monolog and one broadway type song
there will be an accompanist
please bring headshot and resume
Reply to: email Kim at kbzebrazzz@aol.com to schedule appointment
Source: PDX Backstage
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Extras needed for courtroom scenes
Looking for extras to act in "courtroom scenes" in a variety of roles.
The Multnomah Bar Foundation and MetroEast Community Media are producing several educational videos about the court system in a quick paced, segment based informational format. Several of the segments depict a fully populated courtroom "tableau", and we are in need of extras to populate this scene, as jury, public, lawyers, judge etc. Come help us create a fun and informative video, and get a behind the scenes peek at a production by being on-set as talent! (This is a non-union production)
Most of the roles are non speaking...the need is for people to show up appropriately dressed on the day of the shoot, and take physical direction so we can create a scene that is an accurate and visually interesting representation of a courtroom in action. Many of the parts are a live "tableau" which require sitting still during the takes.
If you are interested in any of these parts, please get in touch and let me know your availability that weekend. The greatest need is for extras on Saturday afternoon, however there are other smaller scenes throughout the weekend. In addition, a small handful of roles are that of judges and lawyers, and will have speaking parts (a short paragraph or sentence which would be read "in character" off of a teleprompter) Please let me know if you are interested in this type of role.
Location: Multnomah County Courthouse
Saturday September 10th
10am to 1pm: Extras with lines (2 to 3: Judge and Lawyers)
1 pm to 6pm: Extras for fully populated courtroom, no lines (20+ people)
Sunday September 11th
10am to 1pm: Extras to walk in hallway, no lines (6)
3:30 pm to 6pm: Extras in smaller courtroom scene, no lines (3 people) with lines (2 to 3: Judge and Lawyers)
Compensation: These are volunteer positions, we hope this will be an interesting "behind the scenes" peek at a production. Actors will be fed lunch, and will receive a copy of the DVD when it is completed.
Please let me know if you're interested in taking part, this will be a fun project and we'd love to have you on board! Please e-mail me (Subject: Extras-Courthouse) with any questions, or to sign up.
Thanks so much!
Emily
A little about distribution for the project:
The videos will be broadcast on cable access stations around the state through an OSU cooperative network. Copies of the videos will be distributed on CDs to schools statewide and will be featured on YouTube and the MBA and ProtectOregonCourts Web sites, with links from various educational, civic organizations and news media Web sites.
Reply to: emily@metroeast.org
Source: PDX Backstage
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Dance Instructor Needed
Energetic, child at heart needed! If you can't sit still in a cubicle, but have to get up and move, you have found your home. At Riverside Performing Arts we love to dance, act, sing and play music and we're looking for an imaginative and extraordinary dance instructor to join us. This one of a kind instructor needs to be able to teach from Mommy and Me to Advanced Tap for tweens. A strong ballet background is a must and must be able to teach ballet to ages 3 through adult in a creative and fun way.
Instructor will teach Monday-Thursday and Saturdays. Instructors will be paid to teach, run rehearsals AND attend staff meetings.
Classes begin September 12th.
Thank you so much!
Location: Downtown Vancouver, WA
Compensation: Starting at $30/ hour for teaching, $12/ hour for meetings, rehearsals
This is a part-time job.
Reply to: If you're ready to play and love your job, please email your resume to info@riversidepa.com and place "Dance Instructor" as the subject.
Source: PDX Backstage
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