Don’t be afraid, don’t delay, and chase the opportunities in today’s casting roundup! A Fireside Theatre production of Alan Menken, Jack Feldman, and Harvey Fierstein’s “Newsies” is currently seeking younger actors for principal roles. There are also roles available on Broadway as dancers and ensemble members in “Kinky Boots,” background roles on Netflix’s upcoming dark comedy series “Ronald,” and a product lifestyle photo/video shoot. Disney’S “Newsies” The Fireside Theatre in Wisconsin is currently casting principal roles for its upcoming production of Disney’s “Newsies.” Male and female talent, aged 17–22, are sought to play several lead and supporting roles, including the lead role of Jack. There are also two roles available for male and female talent, aged 40–69, as Joseph Pulitzer and Medda, “a vaudeville star of the Bowery variety.” There is an open casting call on Sept. 25 in NYC. Rehearsals begin Feb. 5, 2018, and the show runs Feb.
- 8/25/2017
- backstage.com
It’s never too early for a bit of Christmas magic! A Midwest production of “Miracle on 34th Street” is searching for its Kris Kringle, plus several other lead and supporting roles. There are also opportunities for lead roles in a short film, YouTube variety series hosts, and background actors in Amazon’s “Red Oaks!” “Miracle On 34Th Street”The musical based on the film of the same name is casting principal and supporting roles. Male and female talent aged 18–65 are needed to fill several roles, including the lead roles of Kris Kringle and Doris Walker. There is an open casting call on Aug. 1 in NYC. Rehearsals begin Oct. 16 and the show runs Nov. 3–Dec. 23 in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. Competitive salary, Emc points, travel, housing, and meals will be provided. “Htttg”Several actors are needed to fill lead roles in “Htttg,” a short film that “examines family dynamics and how we communicate with others.” One male and one female actor, both ages 35–48, are sought for the lead parent roles. There are also lead roles available for a young male actor ages 14–18 and two fraternal female twins ages 14–18. The...
- 6/22/2017
- backstage.com
Here I go again! An upcoming production of the Abba musical “Mamma Mia!” is currently seeking nonunion actors for leading roles, including that iconic mother-daughter duo. We also have three more awesome and eclectic gigs. Check them out below! “Mamma Mia!” Nonunion PERFORMERSThe Fireside Theatre seeks nonunion actors for eight leading roles in their upcoming production of “Mamma Mia!” The musical, which opened on Broadway in 2001 and shuttered just last year, will begin rehearsals Dec. 7 in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. The musical is slated for a Dec. 29–Feb. 26, 2017 run, also in Fort Atkinson. “Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul”Upcoming feature film, “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul,” is currently casting background talent. The flick, which stars Alicia Silverstone and Tom Everett, will shoot Sept. 27 as well as Oct. 18–19 in Atlanta, Georgia. “F-150”“F-150,” a feature film, is casting several actors for supporting roles. The project will...
- 9/22/2016
- backstage.com
Join them! Today in Backstage casting notices, the high-flying “Pippin” seeks several nonunion actors for an upcoming national tour. We also have three other awesome opportunities on both stage and screen. Check them out below! “Pippin” National TOURPrather Touring’s 2017 “Pippin” national tour is currently casting several supporting roles and ensemble members. The production, which seeks nonunion actors, will begin rehearsals in December in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with the tour set to kick off in Yakima, Washington on Jan. 9, 2017 and will run through November 2017. “Mamma Mia” And “Beauty And The Beast”Here’s a two-for-one musical opportunity! Casting is underway for Fireside Theatre’s upcoming productions of “Mamma Mia” and “Beauty and the Beast,” both of which seek union actors. “Mamma Mia” will rehearse Dec. 7, with a run slated for Dec. 29–Feb. 26, 2017 in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, while “Beauty and the Beast” will begin rehearsing Feb. 13, 2017 with a run slated for Mar.
- 8/26/2016
- backstage.com
An Iowa community is mourning the loss of a 4-year-old boy who fatally shot himself in the head Friday while left in a home without adult supervision. "It's a sad situation," Fayette County Sheriff Marty Fisher tells People. "Obviously with firearms, with children in the house, persons should make sure that they have gun locks or else secured in a gun safe. Obviously if children are going to be around firearms, parents needs to talk to them." Jayden Jawan Choate loved to ride his bike, loved to sing and dance, and recently had completed preschool for 4-year-olds, according to his online obituary.
- 6/21/2016
- by Jeff Truesdell, @jhtruesdell
- PEOPLE.com
An Iowa community is mourning the loss of a 4-year-old boy who fatally shot himself in the head Friday while left in a home without adult supervision. "It's a sad situation," Fayette County Sheriff Marty Fisher tells People. "Obviously with firearms, with children in the house, persons should make sure that they have gun locks or else secured in a gun safe. Obviously if children are going to be around firearms, parents needs to talk to them." Jayden Jawan Choate loved to ride his bike, loved to sing and dance, and recently had completed preschool for 4-year-olds, according to his online obituary.
- 6/21/2016
- by Jeff Truesdell, @jhtruesdell
- PEOPLE.com
What better way to spend a long weekend than looking for acting gigs you feel passionate about? Here are five to consider, but if none grab your attention be sure to browse the rest of our casting notices for some opportunities that will! “The Wizard Of Oz”This Fort Atkinson, Wis.-based production is seeking non-Equity dancers who can sing and act for the classic telling of “The Wizard of Oz.” Rehearsals begin Feb. 9, 2015 with a Feb. 26–April 19 run at the Fireside Theatre. This gig offers a competitive salary; housing, meals, and travel will be provided. “Mousetrap”This indie feature film shooting out of Brooklyn, N.Y. is casting its female lead, Naomi, a former model who joins a special forces team at the request of her military father, and four supporting roles—three male and one female. “Mousetrap” shoots in Brooklyn in December with rehearsals going through November. “Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular,...
- 10/10/2014
- backstage.com
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