Casting Extras for Fundraising Scene

On December 11th, 2011 Dog at My Feet Productions will be filming the final scenes to the short film “Goodbye, Walt” and are looking for about 30-50 extras for a fundraising scene. This is a non union film. Filming is scheduled for Livonia, MI.

Available Roles:

• 30-50 Extras: Male or female, 21 and older, open ethnicity.  People for a fundraising scene. (Most extras will not be needed the full day.)

Compensation:

There is no pay as this will be going to film festivals.

How to Apply:

If you would like to apply for as an extra please notify us at YourEntourageAgency@gmail.com and email your resume headshot to: dogatmyfeetproductions@gmail

NOTE: Please include “Extras” in the subject line of your email. Submission deadline is 6:00pm on Wednesday, December 7th.

Open Casting Call for Actors and Extras

The website BeYourOwnHollywood and Joel Paul Reisig will be holding an open casting call for the feature length comedy, “A Dog for Christmas”.  The film to be filmed in Rockford, MI in January 2012. “A Dog for Christmas” stars include Sherman Hemsley, star of the popular sitcom, The Jeffersons, Dustin Diamond of Saved by the Bell, and Richard Karn of Home Improvement.

Casting Call Details:

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011 from 12:00om to 9:00pm
741 Kenmoor
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Available Roles:

• Dave: Male Lead. Jewish or Jewish looking, 35 – 50. Must have great comedic timing. Only experienced actors for this role.
• Janet: Female lead. Age 32 – 45. Caucasian, female actress with a strong background in film acting
• Grandpa: Grumpy old Jewish man. Comedic timing and dramatic
• Matt: Bit of hard edge to him, a manager or small business owner on his brief vacation. 35 – 50
• Susanna: Amazing character role for the right actress! 30 – 50. Ex party girl who is now a bit burnt out, she’s borderline crazy, possibly homeless, and always a bit buzzed. Would have been really hot ten or so years ago.
• Tom: Black male, 35 – 45. Calm, educated, suburban dad.
• 3 Women to Play Wives: Ages 30 – late 40s. Limited lines but screen time and scenes, strong improv skills are a plus.
• College Guy: Good looking, must be a strong ice skater and willing to do his own stunts. One day of shooting, about three lines.
• Hostess: Asian women with a very strong accent. 18+ years old – One day of shooting, full back and forth scene.
• Waiter: Asian man, any age, with very strong accent. 18+ years old
• Check Out Girl: Girl working at the grocery store. Age 18 – 25
• Wesley’s Wife: African American woman, age 60 or over
• Office Worker: Male 30 – 60
• Officer Worker: Female 30 – 60
• Office Boss: Male 45 – 65
• Family’s Kids: Boys and girls age 9 and under. Multiple days. A few of the kids will have a couple of lines. Must be professional on set. Most days filming will be during Christmas break
• Earl’s Sons: Two boys age 11 – 13 Lots of screen time
• Extras: Please give us your email if you would like to be an extra for a day or two!!!

Compensation:

The production will be hiring both union and non-union actors and have paid and unpaid roles available. All actors receive an IMDb credit.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying please notify us at YourEntourageAgency@gmail.com and  attend the open casting call on December 7th. All actors are asked to bring a headshot and resume to casting call. A parent or guardian MUST accompany children. If you have any questions please email them to: adogforchristmas2012@gmail.com

Musical Theater Announces Talent Search For Actor, Dancers, Chorus Vocalists

Friends of the Opera of Michigan (FOTO) is searching for a male actor, male dancers, and male and female chorus vocalists, to audition for its 2012 production of “The Most Happy Fella”, music and lyrics by Frank Loesser.

Set in 1927 in California’s Napa Valley, the show tells the story of a middle-aged vintner, Tony, whose mail-order marriage proposal is accepted under the girl’s assumption that the photo of his young, handsome foreman is her intended husband. She is hurt and humiliated when she learns the truth, but a loving understanding develops between them during Tony’s long convalescence.

The rehearsal schedule has not been determined as yet. Performance dates are Friday, March 30, and Saturday, March 31, 2012, at 8:00pm. The Most Happy Fella takes place at the Michael A. Guido Theater, a professional regional theater in the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, Dearborn, Michigan.

About Friends of the Opera of Michigan:

Founded in 1987, Friends Of The Opera of Michigan is a non-profit organization, 501(c) (3). Since its inception the organization has produced many operas and concerts of sacred music in several churches in the Detroit metro area. With the Verdi’s Requiem, in 2001, Friends of the Opera of Michigan inaugurated the grand opening of the new Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, Dearborn, Michigan.

Available Roles:

• Joe: Young male, lyric baritone, supporting role.
• Dancers: Male.
• Chorus Vocalists: Male, Female (25-30 vocalists); must memorize their parts and perform some acting while singing.

NOTE: Age 18 years or older only please.

Compensation:

These are paid roles. For the role of Joe pay is TBD. Dancers will receive $300 each. Chorus Vocalists will be paid $1000 per whole group of 25-30 persons. The compensation total is given to the group director if the voices come from a choir.

How to Apply:

To reserve an audition appointment, please notify us at YourEntourageAgency@gmail.com and contact Quinto Milito (Producer), by email at: fotomi@twmi.rr.com

Casting Call for Indie Feature Film

Casting child extras and 1 older actress for the independent feature ”TAR”, which recounts the life of a writer for his childhood to his later days from 1950-1970s. The film is a New York University student film shooting in metro Detroit. Talent will be needed on Wednesday, December 7th and Thursday, December 8th for filming.

Available Roles:

• 20 Children: Caucasian, male or female, must resemble kindergarten kids age 5-6
• 10 Children: African American, male or female, must resemble kindergarten kids age 5-6
• 1 Actress: Caucasian, female, 60 years old (approx.). Must resemble Michelle Williams.

Compensation:

Compensation discussed upon casting.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying please notify us at YourEntourageAgency@gmail.com

NOTE: Please include either “Kindergarten Kid” or “Woman” in the subject line of your email.

B D Productions Casting Call

B D Productions, a Michigan based company, is looking to cast a serious actress for an indie film. Talent must be available 2 to 3 days a week until the end of January 2012. Shooting will take place in metro Detroit.

Available Roles:

• 1 Actor: Female, open ethnicity, age 18 and older. Forward, flirty, and she knows what she wants in a man.

Compensation:

This is not a paid role.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying please notify us at YourEntourageAgency@gmail.com and send your resume, headshots to: mifilmproductions@yahoo.com

NOTE:Your headshot must be recent and in color with no hats or sunglasses. The deadline for submissions is November 30th, 2011.