Wednesday, November 25, 2009

New York Stage Casting Update: Nov 24, 2009

The Drama Book Shop Stage Casting is Sponsored by

(NEW) Backstory, non-Equity
Auditions: Thursday December 3rd, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Syracuse University Lubin House, 11 East 61st Street, NYC. Prepare side from show -[will provide via email]. Contact lunbekan@syr.edu. Phone: 315-443-1150/315-443-4008.

Syracuse Stage is now scheduling auditions for its upcoming BACKSTORY program, in which actors portray historic characters in Upstate NY schools. Salary, housing, rental car are provided. $525/wk. Contact: Lauren Unbekant. Show duration: 1/18 - 3/19. Non-Union.

Seeking:
Harriet Tubman
[contract dates: 1/18 - 2/26].
George Washington Carver [contract dates: 2/8 - 3/19].

(NEW) Love Hurts, non-Equity
GOD WILL PRODUCTIONS is casting for the non-union play Love Hurts. Starts Feb. 9, 2010. Location: New York. Please submit headshots and resumes to: lovehurtsproduction2010@yahoo.com.

Synopsis: Four couples, one who is Caucasian who have been friends since High School are having their annual reunion. Every year they meet up at Diane’s and Wayne summer home upstate. While on their vacation, they play their usually game Truth or Dare, but this year a whole lot has changed…hidden desires and secrets are pushed to the surface. Secrets that will not just threaten this long lasting bond of friendship but the marriages and families of all involved. This play examines the inner thoughts and desires of people in love and how much they hurt if secrets are kept. Can the truth really set us free?

Seeking:
COCO
(27-35) Super sexy attractive African American female. She owns her own upscale salon and supports who husband, who's pursuing a gospel musical career, but never let's him hear the end of it.

Gwen (40-50 female African American) Stylish and attractive mother to Diane and Shanee. She favors Diane over Shanee and never let her hear the end of it. She's also constantly bickering with coco (Diane’s best friend). She just doesn't like her and shows it.

David (27-35) Attractive African American male. Husband to coco. Pursuing a gospel recording career. Very attractive. Must be able to sing and move well. Please prepare a song. Please email for sides.

Bree (27-35) Attractive, smart, ambitious professional, plus size African American female age 27-35. Deals with abusive husband and weight issues, must be able to sing. Please e-mail for sides.

Wayne (25-37). Supportive husband to Diane. Lawyer, mild-mannered, kindhearted.