Auditions for Circus Performers and Actors for Italo Calvino's Cosmicomics, Sky Candy, November 1 and 2, 2013

Audition notice! We are thrilled to announce that Sky Candy, east Austin's aerial and circus arts company, will be collaborating with acclaimed Austin theatre director Rudy Ramirez on an aerial theatre production of 'Cosmicomics', Italo Calvino's beloved collection of short stories. We are looking for actors, aerialists, and other circus artists to collaborate with us and perform in this exciting show!
'Cosmicomics' will run June 20th-29th 2014 at the Rollins Theater, with bi-weekly workshops starting as early as November and rehearsals starting in late April. Audition times are as follows:
Friday November 1st 8-10 pm - Saturday November 2nd 4-10 pm - CALLBACKS Sunday November 3rd noon-4pm
Aerialists/circus artists: Please prepare a 3-minute aerial or circus routine to show. You also have the option to prepare a comic monologue, and you should be prepared to read sides (lines) at the audition.
Actors: Please prepare a comic monologue and be prepared to read sides.
'Cosmicomics' is an aerial theatre adaptation of Italo Calvino's beloved collection of short stories. In the words of the director, "'Cosmicomics' will draw from the aesthetics of silent film, commedia dell’arte and turn-of-the-century circus arts to tell these stories of climbing ladders to the moon, the love-life of the last living dinosaur, and why the ultimate answer to the question “Why are we here?” just might be “pasta.”
If you are interested in auditioning, please e-mail Joanna at joanna@skycandyaustin.com and specify which day and time works best for you.

Austin Lyric Opera Auditioning Actors for Ad Campaign, July 26, 2013

Austin Lyric Opera Seeking Actors for Ad Campaign

ALO is seeking actors to portray opera performers for its new campaign. Actors must be available for full-day, in-studio photo shoot in early August. Actors will perform in period costume with hair and makeup staff on hand.


SEEKING: Romantic leading men 20-60; Romantic leading lady 20-40. Opera or stage training a plus. Vocal training a plus. Must be willing to videotaped and photographed during the audition to promote campaign. Actors may play multiple roles. For more about the “look” please visit our Season Information page.


Don Carlo – mid 16^th century – Seeking women for roles of Elizabetta and Eboli – men for Phillip and Carlo

Tosca – early 1800s –seeking women for roles of Floria Tosca – men for roles of Mario Cavaradossi and Baron Scarpia

The Elixir of Love – Late 1700s – seeking women for role of Adina – men for roles of Nemorino, Belcore, Dulcamara


CASTING CALL Friday, July 26, 1 pm. (Audition will last until 3 pm)

Austin Lyric Opera, 3009 Industrial Park [Terrace??] Blvd, Suite 300, Austin, Tx. 78758 -- click for map to Industrial Terrace Blvd

Questions? Please contact Monica at mwilliams@austinlyricopera.org or call 512.610.7680.

Madrigal Theatre Play and Musical Auditions, January 15 - 17, 2013

Calling all University of Texas at Austin students! 

UT's Madrigal Theatre Committee is holding auditions for its two original, student-written productions to debut this spring! For the first time ever, our committee is simultaneously producing an original play and an original musical, and we're looking for performers of all experience levels to cast these exciting new shows! Auditions for both shows will take place across three days in the Student Activity Center on campus. You must be a UT student to audition but do not need to be any particular major.

 


Auditions for the musical Agon:
Tuesday Jan. 15: SAC 1.118, 7-10 p.m.; Wednesday Jan. 16: SAC 1.118, 7-10 p.m.; Thursday Jan. 17: SAC 1.118, 8-11 p.m.

The Madrigal play auditions:
Tuesday Jan. 15: SAC 1.106, 7-10 p.m.; Wednesday Jan. 16: SAC 1.106, 7-10 p.m.; Thursday Jan. 17: SAC 1.106, 7-10 p.m.

Those auditioning for the musical should plan to show up promptly at the beginning of the audition block (7:00pm on Tuesday and Wednesday, 8pm on Thursday) on their selected audition day, prepared to sing 32 bars or 30 seconds to a minute of a song that showcases their voice. Beyond that, auditions for both the play and the musical will consist of cold reads. No monologue necessary.

The musical Agon tells the story of a high school class election that takes place in a dystopian future where nerds have taken control of society. The play has been picked from several exciting submissions, all of which are written by UT students. The Madrigal play will perform April 10 and 11 in the SAC Auditorium. The musical, Agon, performs April 18, 19, 20 in the SAC Auditorium as well.

Join us for these exciting new productions! Contact Reid O'Conor at reidoconor@utexas.edu or Matt Hill at mattbhill@live.com for more information on Madrigal Theatre auditions, or visit us at our website or at Facebook.

Seeking Director, Actors, Stage Techs for January 15 FronteraFest production 'Slumming, University Style'

Need director for dark comedy performed at FronteraFest on jan 15

Slumming, University Style

Also actors needed for: flexible to age, race, experience, some possible singing or dancing but not on professional level.

mixed race female -- around 35
middle age male - will also imitate General Patton
black male - college grad, militant, will also imitate singer James Brown
female - actress type. will also imitate Marie Antoinette, recent graduate
male - from Mississippi, around age 30

play will be filmed with DVDs going to all cast, prints of poster of play
some perks; also plan for film to play live on TV or radio

Could also use stage manager, lighting, sound

Contact zelderkronkflash@yahoo.com

Opportunity: Penfold Seeks 'Film Crew' extras for Moonlight and Magnolias at the Hyde Park Theatre, October 4 - 21

Hello friends, We're looking for two people to help us with choreographed, onstage scene changes for the upcoming production of Moonlight and Magnolias, a comedy about the making of Gone with the Wind. 

They will work closely with the cast, as well as with costume designer Glenda Barnes and director Robert Faires, whose concept for scene changes is a Hollywood film crew prepping actors and set for "the next take."

The show runs Thursdays through Sundays from October 4th to 21st. The "film crew" needs to be present at all performances, as well as for one staging rehearsal and three dress rehearsals. For more information about the show, you may visit our website.

Are you interested? Let us know. We'd love to have you on the team! With many thanks, Ryan Crowder, , Producing Artistic Director,  Penfold Theatre Company

Auditions for Actors and Dancers for The Man Who Planted Trees, Exchange Artists, March 8 and 9

AUDITIONS POSTPONED TO FALL, 2012

The Exchange Artists seek actors and dancers for an adaptation of Jean Giono’s The Man Who Planted Trees to take place October 4-20, 2012. The one-hour performance will integrate original music, artwork, choreography and verse. It will happen both indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. An archive of past works including photos, video, and critical reviews can be found at www.exchangeartists.org.

The Man Who Planted Trees is a beautiful, allegorical tale, a gentle reminder that our lives and our livelihoods are in direct connection with the earth.

Cast: 2 actors (men, differing ages) 2 dancers (modern training or theatrical movement experience preferred).

Actors' Intensive Workshops, AustinOnStage at Gemini Playhouse, monthly, March 11 - May

Received directly from Rob Faubion at AustinOnStage.com:

Austin On Stage Magazine launches

Saturday, March 12th - Saturday, April 9 - plus one Saturday in May

at the Gemini Playhouse, 5214 Burleson Road, Suite 209 (click for map)

Austin On Stage Magazine will launch the new Austin Actors Intensives series - a monthly session of affordable and professional workshops for Central Texas actors – beginning on March 12th. The workshop series continue on the second Saturday of each month at the Gemini Playhouse.

The monthly, rotating series of workshops is designed to provide Central Texas actors the knowledge, tools, and skills that will take their acting careers to the next level. The one-hour sessions will be taught by the top professionals in the business, with curriculum designed to deliver resources that participants can use immediately after the workshops to enhance and further their craft.

The inaugural workshops include:

• “How to Land and Keep a Talent Agent” - Erin Franklin of Agence Talent will share all the information an actor needs to know in order to sign with talent agency. Franklin has repeatedly been named the top talent agent in Austin by the Austin Advertising Federation.

• “Secrets from the Audition Room”- Feature film director John McLean (The Perfect Man Contest, Z: The Zombie Musical) will share his experience and teach the secrets that casting directors are using when casting for film and television.

Marketing Yourself in the Electronic Age” – Marketing expert Scot Maitland will teach participants how to effectively promote their talent and skills with an online presence and reap the most benefits from the Internet, social marketing, and e-marketing.

Read more at AustinLiveTheatre.com . . . .

Auditions: Paramount Theatre productions for young audiences, February 24

Found at www.austinactors.net:

Auditions to hire actors for productions for young audiences at the Paramount and State Theatres

Posted: Thursday, Feb. 3

The historic Paramount Theatre is looking for actors/improvisers/musicians for its Literacy to Life program. Literacy to Life will be a company of professional performers and educators who adapt and perform original 3rd and 4th grade students’ work in Austin Public Schools. The performance is a fast pace sketch comedy show that is performed for the student writers and their school. The performers will be paid. Actors will also be considered for main stage productions for young audiences for the Paramount and State Theatres 2011-2012 season.

Auditions will take place 5:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. on Thursday February 24, 2011 at the State Theatre at 719 Congress Avenue in downtown Austin. For more information please e-mail Stacey Volland at education@austintheatre.org.

Contact: Stacey Volland education@austintheatre.org

Acting Classes: Amber DuPuy at City Theatre, starting February 12

Received directly from City Theatre, Austin:

The Art and Craft of Acting
Living Intentionally: Actualizing your True Potential as an Actor

Amber Dupuy - Class Director and Instructor
Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Begins February 12: 8 week sessions. Cost: $225
For registration and information: theactorsatelier@gmail.com

Acting is a craft. In this class, you will learn the tools of the trade. Hone your craft by developing awareness and mastery of your instrument. Learn to relax and focus in stressful situations. Develop your creativity by accessing your imagination and expressing your emotions. Discover what “finding your motivation” means by exploring and playing an action. But that's not all!

Integration of the mind, body and spirit are required to fully embody a character and bring life to the stage or screen. An experienced actor utilizes his mind to analyze the script, activate his imagination, focus and concentrate. He understands his body and senses when it's dynamically aligned (good posture). He is familiar with the way his body moves and gestures. This awareness allows him to create characters that walk, gesture and speak differently than him. He in control of his breathing, and therefore is capable of actively relaxing at all times. Responsive to his impulses, he is emotionally free and expressive. Ultimately, the synthesis of mind and body allows the actor's spirit to be released resulting in more presence on stage and greater opportunities for transcendent moments in performance.

Click for additional information at AustinLiveTheatre.com . . . .

Video for Actors: You Should Be On Broadway by Insane Actor,

From Insane Actor at www.extranormal.com, via Thomas Cott's 'You've Cott Mail' (also on YouTube.com):

Posted November 22: "The conversation you've had with every member of your family" -- (2 min., 23 sec.)

Opinion: Alexis Soloski on Actors Breaking Up on Stage

Found on-line:

The joy of corpsing: why giggling fits the theatre

The Guardian, UK October 21, 2010

by Alexis Soloski

When laughter erupted on stage in a US production starring Patrick Stewart, the audience lapped it up. Why?

We Yanks have no convenient piece of slang that approximates your lovely term "corpsing". But that doesn't mean our actors don't succumb. I saw the best – or perhaps the worst – example in recent memory the other night at David Mamet's A Life in the Theatre, a 90-minute play in 26 scenes revived for a rather snoozy Broadway run. Patrick Stewart plays the older of two thesps, TR Knight playing the younger. In scene 14, the two men must chomp away at Chinese food as they recite their lines. Some prop designer had unwisely provided Stewart with a noodle dish. As he spoke, he stuffed his mouth, but one piece of noodle went awry and seemed to smack him in the face. After a moment's pause for reflection, he slurped it up.

This proved too much for Knight. Convulsive laughter overtook him. First he dropped his head to the table, shoulders shaking, then he attempted to hide himself behind his chair. Then he put a hand in front of his face and attempted to go on with the scene. Bad idea. Stewart's next line: "There are things we can control and those things which we cannot." This set Knight off again. Even Stewart had to stifle a chuckle. Finally Stewart – amused, annoyed, not precisely in character – asked his scene-mate, "Are you all right?" Receiving something approximating a nod, they managed to finish the scene.

Read more at Guardian (UK) on-line . . . .

Auditions: Different Stages: Humble Boy, October 18 & 19

Received directly:

AUDITIONS on October 18 & 19 by

for

Humble Boy

by Charlotte Jones

to be presented January 7 – 29, 2011 at the City Theater, 3823 Airport Blvd., Ste. D

Felix Humble, theoretical physicist, has left Cambridge and his search for a unified “Theory of Everything” to attend his beekeeper father's funeral–but finds himself in the middle of a hornet's nest instead. His overbearing mother Flora has exiled the bees, and taken the boorish next-door neighbor as her lover. Add a mousey family friend, a dutiful gardener, and a visitor from his own romantic past, and like the bees, Felix bumbles to find order amid the chaos. Winner of the Susan Smith Blackburn Award, the Critics' Circle Best New Play Award and the People's Choice Best New Play Award.

Auditions Monday, October 18 and Tuesday, October 19

Times: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Location: Dougherty Arts Center, 1110 Barton Springs Road

Plot Description: Humble Boy is a comedy about broken vows, failed hopes and the joys of bee keeping. All is not well in the Humble hive. 35-year old Felix Humble is a Cambridge astrophysicist in search of a unified field theory. Following the sudden death of his father, Felix returns home to be with his difficult and demanding mother. He soon realizes that his search for unity must be expanded to include his own chaotic life.

Roles 3 women ages 35 – 60, 3 men ages 35 - 65

Director Jonathan Urso

To make an appointment or for information call Carol Ginn at 444-3303

The script can be checked out at the office of the Greater Austin Creative Alliance at 701 Tillery Street, Suite 8-A. There is a $10 deposit (exact change or check only) for a 24 hour check out. G.A.C.A. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm. Call 512.247.2531 with any script check out questions.

Actors are strongly urged to read the script before auditions.