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Auditions: American Idol Season 12

By Dan Thornton on June 4, 2012 1:33 PM | No Comments

English: David Cook performing at Toad's Place in New Haven, CT (Photo credit: Public Domain by Mysticpurz via Wikipedia)

American Idol Season 12 will be holding auditions soon in Los Angeles, San Antonio, Charlotte, Newark, Chicago, New Orleans, and Oklahoma City.

Los Angeles

Registration: June 5th - 6th

Auditions: June 7th

Dodger Stadium

1000 Elysian Park Avenue

Los Angeles, California

San Antonio

Registration: June 12th - June 13th

Auditions: June 14th

Alamodome

100 Montana St.

San Antonio, Texas

Charlotte

Registration: June 17th - 18th

Auditions: June 19th

Time Warner Cable Arena

1333 East Trade Street

Charlotte, North Carolina

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Casting Call: America's Next Top Model

By Dan Thornton on February 8, 2012 9:43 AM | No Comments

Tyrra Banks (Image by Rita Molnár via Wikipedia)

The search has started for America's Next Top Model - Cycle 19. Hosted by Tyra Banks This series puts contestants through the paces on photo shoots and catwalks. You will be under 24 hour camera surveillance and the pressure will be high. This is a chance to get recognized. Even if you don't win you will be seen by fashion industry movers and shakers giving you a chance to show that you are easy to work with, punctual, and can pull of the job with finesse.

Checklist:

You must be at least 5'7" tall.
Between the ages of 18 and 27.
U.S. Citizen
Legible copies of your: United States passport and driver's license; or your social security card and birth certificate
Include: 3 Photos of yourself (closeup, full body, and bikini)
Contact information: Name, Email Address, Phone Number, Alternate Phone Number, and City You Live In.
Age, Height, and Weight
Include Video Tape
Video tape must not be over 3 minutes in length and must include your best runway walk.
Be sure to use your name and the region codes listed below on your photos and video.
Read the Eligibility Requirements then complete and mail the Audition Application with video, photos, and contact information.
If you do not mail the application package you will need to bring it to an open audition otherwise you will not be permitted to audition. Open auditions do not require the videotape.
Application Deadline for video tape submissions is: March 13, 2012

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Auditions: America's Best Dance Crew

By Dan Thornton on January 14, 2012 1:15 PM | 1 Comment

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Randy Jackson Presents: America's Best Dance Crew is holding auditions in January. Register your crew now and reserve a priority audition in the following cities.

Checklist:

Register your crew.
Attend one of the open calls or send a video submission.
Each crew member needs to complete application and release forms.
Bring a copy of your music to leave with the producers.
Come dressed in attire that will showcase your routine.
Be prepared to be at auditions all day. Bring snacks and water.
Bring resume's, headshots, and DVD of performances if you have them.

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Auditions: Dance Theatre of Harlem

By Dan Thornton on December 22, 2011 6:18 AM | No Comments

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The Dance Theatre of Harlem is looking for highly trained classical dancers. Audition dates are set for San Francisco, Miami, Chicago, and New York. You may also audition by sending in an audition video.

Checklist

Repertoire includes classical, neoclassical and world-premiere ballets.
30+ week contract.
Health benefits.
National and International touring.
Pre-registration recommended.
Bring resume, headshot and full-body dance photo.
Women must audition on pointe.
Audition fee: $20.00 in advance online, or $25.00 (cash only) in person.
Pre-registration is recommended for those who audition in-person only.

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Auditions for In Living Color

By Dan Thornton on December 16, 2011 12:39 PM | 1 Comment

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In Living Color, the sketch comedy show, is being revived with Keenen Ivory Wayans as the host. If the two specials planned for the spring are a hit then look for a regular series next year.

Checklist:

Be prepared to do sketch comedy.
Bring headshot and contact information.

Audition for In Living Color

December, 20th

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

The Laugh Factory

3175 North Broadway

Chicago, Illinois

Love in the Wild Casting Call - San Diego and Chicago

By Dan Thornton on December 1, 2011 11:26 AM | No Comments

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Love in the Wild, an NBC reality show, will be holding open casting calls in San Diego and Chicago starting next weekend.

The show is a bit like Survivor with dating mixed in.

What they are looking for:

Men and women ages 25-35.
Game changer personalities.
Willing to do whatever it takes to find love.

San Diego

Friday, December 9, 2011 ( 9pm-10pm )
Stingaree
454 Sixth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
Producer: Renee renee@kasstinginc.com

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Madonna Searching for Material Girl

By Dan Thornton on October 31, 2011 9:31 AM | No Comments

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Madonna, the original Material Girl, and her daughter Lola Leon are searching for a spokesperson/model for their Material Girl clothing line. There will be open casting calls in New York City, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Unable to attend? You can also submit your information online, along with photos.

What you'll get:

A custom photo shoot in New York City.
Your Material Girl ad in cool magazines.
You'll be the face of Material Girl in stores and online.
A billboard in Times Square
$5,000 cash and more.

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Casting Extras: Heartland - Illinois

By Dan Thornton on September 16, 2011 11:16 AM | No Comments

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Heartland is the working title for a feature film by Ramin Bahrani. There will be a casting call for extras in Dekalb, Illinois on Sunday. Roles are available for all ages and types. A few of the roles are brief speaking parts but most are non-speaking.

Staring in the movie will be Zac Efron, Heather Graham, and Dennis Quaid. It is a story about an enterprising your farmer whose plans cause problems within his family.

Casting Call For Extras

Sunday, September 18th

2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

The Egyptian Theatre

135 North 2nd Street

Dekalb, Illinois

North Coast Music Festival - Chicago

By Dan Thornton on September 3, 2011 12:42 PM | No Comments

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The North Coast Music Festival is where it's at this weekend in Chicago. Don't miss the after parties at The Congress Theater and The Mid.

David Guetta, Zeds Dead, Lotus, Future Rock, Rusko, BassNectar, Little Dragon, California Wives, The Coop, Fith World, Zebo, Perfect Kiss, Nameloc, Stratus, The Werks, Loyal Divide, RubbleBucket, Soul Rebels Brass Band, Lettuce, Big Gigantic, ...

North Coast Music Festival 2010 from RECTV.NET on Vimeo.

Lineup

Festival Map

After Parties

Schedule

Tickets

North Coast Music Festival

September 2nd - 4th

Union Park

1501 W. Randolph St.

Chicago, Illinois

Auditions: A Christmas Story - The Musical

By Dan Thornton on August 27, 2011 9:20 AM | No Comments

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Auditions are open for A Christmas Store - The Musical. A story of a boy who wants a BB gun fro Christmas and it's all he can think about.

Based on the humorist Jean Shepherd's novel "In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash," this is a Tribute to the Original, Traditional, One-Hundred-Percent, Red-Blooded, Two-Fisted, All-American Christmas.

Wanted are boys and girls ages 8 - 14 that can sing, dance, and act.

This is a touring show beginning in Chicago, Illinois; then Hershey, Pennsylvania; Detroit, Michigan; Raleigh, North Carolina; Tampa, Florida and then returning to Chicago..

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Casting Extras: Shameless - Chicago

By Dan Thornton on August 19, 2011 11:41 AM | No Comments

Emmy Rossum (Image by Cristiano Del Riccio via Wikipedia)

The television series Shameless is holding a casting call for extras in Chicago, Illinois.

Shameless is about a dysfunctional family that stars Ethan Cutkowsky, William Macy, and Emmy Rossum.

Information Required

Recent Picture
Phone Number
Age
Height
Weight
Clothes Sizes
Year, make, model, and color of your car.
Days you are available to work: August 22, 23, 24, 25, and 26.

Send information to:

Atmosphere Casting

extrascasting@gmail.com

Put "Registration - Shameless" in the subject line.

Casting Call This Weekend in Chicago, Dallas, and Orlando for The Biggest Loser

By Dan Thornton on August 18, 2011 8:28 AM | No Comments

Saturday, August 20

Chicago, Illinois
10am-6pm Chicago Home Fitness, 2070 North Clybourn Avenue

Dallas, Texas
10am-6pm Gilley's Dallas, 1135 South Lamar Street

Orlando, FL
10am-6pm The Groove, Universal City at Universal Orlando Resort, 6000 Universal Blvd.

More Inforamtion:
http://www.gigspotting.net/2011/07/casting-call-the-biggest-loser.html

Casting Extras: The Playboy Club - NBC

By Dan Thornton on August 16, 2011 7:43 AM | No Comments

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The Playboy Club, a new series from NBC, will be casting extras this Saturday in Chicago, Illinois.

The debut episode will be September 19th. It is a drama series about the original Playboy Club which was established in Chicago during February of 1960. It offered Playboy Bunnies serving cocktails and food along with live entertainment. To attend you had to have a Playboy Club Key. Playboy Key Club membership was a status symbol that helped establish the Playboy Empire.

Checklist:

Men and women 18-80 years old.
Dress in 1960s suits and dresses.
Bring pen to complete forms.

Audition:

Saturday, August 20th

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Chicago Academy For The Arts

1010 W. Chicago Ave.

Chicago, Illinois

For more information email:

playboyextra@gmail.com

Superman: Man of Steel - Plano, IL

By Dan Thornton on July 19, 2011 2:12 AM | No Comments

Kevin Costner (Public Domain Image via Wikipedia)

Here's a video of Plano, Illinois being transformed into a set for the Superman: Man of Steel movie Apparently to be Smallville. in the film.

Amy Adams, Kevin Costner, and Diane Lane have been cast for the movie. Julia Ormond is set to play Lara with Russell Crowe as Jor-El, Clark Kent's biological parents.

Auditions: The Convert - Chicago, Los Angeles, and Princeton

By Dan Thornton on July 17, 2011 12:11 PM | No Comments

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Online auditions for the theatrical production The Convert are being accepted online for performances in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Princeton.

"THE CONVERT is set amid the colonial scramble for southern Africa in 1895 and follows a young girl who escapes a forced marriage arrangement with the help of a stalwart black African catechist."

Online Audition Information:

Deadline for Entries: 8/23/11

Presentation:

https://letitcast.com/en/castings/2099676264-the-convert

Roles:

Click on role to view requirements, download script, and submit video audition.

https://letitcast.com/en/castings/2099676264-the-convert/parts

Auditions: "New York" - Morris, IL

By Dan Thornton on July 16, 2011 10:06 AM | No Comments

The World Trade Center after the 9/11 attacks

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The Morris Theatre Guild will hold auditions for "New York", a play by David Rimmer about the 9/11 tragedy.

Performances begin on September the 9th and run through September 18th.

Requirements:

Age 12 to 60
8 Females
7 Males
Cold reading, no preparation required.

Audition:

Tuesday, July 26th and Wednesday, July 27th

Morris Theatre Guild

516 West Illinois Ave.

Morris, Illinois

For more information contact the director, Jenna Stinson at:

815.343.0754

Email:

webmaster@morristheatreguild.com

Website:

http://www.morristheatreguild.com/

Casting: SafeAuto Commercial

By Stephanie Ashe on July 12, 2011 1:31 PM | No Comments

The infamous SafeAuto jingle is the focus of a nationwide contest. Fans can create their own versions of the song and film themselves performing it. Submissions will be accepted until January.

Winners of the contest will receive $5,000 as well as a spot on a television commercial. The company will also go on a tour to film applicants doing their version of the song. They will be visiting these cities:

Chicago: July 15-16, 2011
Myrtle Beach: August 4-5, 2011
Philadelphia: August 5-7, 2011
Phoenix: September 8-10, 2011
Houston: October 7-9, 2011
Nashville: October 22-23, 2011
Columbus: November 5-6, 2011

For more information, visit http://www.safeauto.com/dothejingle

Pitchfork Music Festival - Chicago, IL

By Dan Thornton on July 6, 2011 12:42 PM | No Comments

Neko Case (Image by zonagirl via Wikipedia)

The Pitchfork Music Festival is coming up next weekend July 15th - 17th. With 40 independent bands and three stages

FRIDAY, JULY 15

Animal Collective
James Blake
Neko Case
Das Racist
Guided By Voices
Curren$y
Thurston Moore
Battles
Tune-Yards
EMA
Gatekeeper

SATURDAY, JULY 16

Fleet Foxes
DJ Shadow
The Dismemberment Plan
Destroyer
No Age
Gang Gang Dance
Zola Jesus
Twin Shadow
Radio Dept.
Cold Cave
OFF!
G-Side
Woods
Sun Airway
Wild Nothing
Chrissy Murderbot
Juilanna Barwick

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Audition Skills Workshop - Chicago, IL

By Dan Thornton on June 19, 2011 7:45 AM | No Comments

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Acting Studio Chicago is holding a 3 day weekend class on auditioning skills.

On Camera Class
Voiceover Class
Monologue Class
Cold Reading Class
Chicago Market discussion with Dawn Gray from Gray Talent Group and Lindsay Glickstein from Grossman Jack Talent.
Wine and Cheese Networking

Audition Skills Workshop

Friday August 19th - Sunday August 21st

Acting Studio Chicago

10 W. Hubbard Street, Suite 2E

Chicago, IL 60654

312.527.4566

More information:

http://www.actingstudiochicago.com/class/Audition_Skills_WS.html

Registration:

http://www.actingstudiochicago.com/register_for_acting_class.html

Casting Extras: "Powers" TV Series - Chicago, IL

By Dan Thornton on June 19, 2011 7:01 AM | No Comments

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Powers, a television pilot for the FX Network is needing extras for filming July 12th through July 30th. They need real police officers or actors that have portrayed police officers before.

Checklist:

Police officers male or female
Actors who have portrayed police officers previously
Picture of yourself in uniform.
Name, phone, email address, age, height, and weight.
The name of the department you work for.
Uniform size.

To apply send information to:

powersextras@gmail.com

* Put "Police Registration" in the subject line. *

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