CLUB TALENT
CASTING
DANCE
MALES, E. MONTE DANCE
11/18 from 11AM-1:30PM at Alvin Ailey Studios, 211 W. 61 St., 3rd fl., Studio 3, NYC.
Elisa Monte Dance is auditioning--Professional male dancers: with strong modern and ballet technique to join its professional, contemporary company, for international and domestic touring, including annual NYC performances. Salaried positions. Non-union. Auditions will be held on Mon. Nov. 18 from 11AM-1:30PM at Alvin Ailey Studios, 211 W. 61 St., 3rd fl., Studio 3, NYC. NON-UNION PERFORMERS.
MODERN/MODERN JAZZ DANCERS
Circle of Dance Repertory Company is auditioning Male and Female dancers over 21 for paid performances. Rehearsals in Huntington, Long Island. Some transportation reimbursement. Call (516) 427-2360.
DON'T TELL MAMA
Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46 St., NYC, is auditioning self-contained cabaret acts, 50 to 60 minutes. Interested performers should call Sidney Myer at (212) 265-0001. Pay is percentage of cover.
DUPLEX CABARET
Duplex Cabaret has a new booking policy. Newly renovated, with 70 seats, this cabaret is available for immediate bookings of all types of shows/entertainment. Free graphic layout and audiotaping for booked performers. $50 fee per show. Performer gets the rest of the cover. Call (212) 989-3015, Monday-Thursday, 10AM-5PM.
STAND-UP COMICS, WEST END
Open mike every Tuesday and Wednesday from 5-8PM. No cover, no minimum, no paying customers required. $3 charge to perform. Beginning comics and their friends welcomed. No pay, but future paid bookings possible. West End is located at 2911 Broadway (between 113th and 114th Sts.), NYC. Call Mitchell Curtis at (718) 945-6917.
COMICS, IMPROV-ERS, CONTESTS & SKETCH
Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78 St., NYC, is seeking new comics for pre-shows. No charge to perform but must bring at least five full-paying customers, and comic gets half of the door. Seven minutes to perform. Best of comics will appear on Stand-Up New York's new cable show. Also seeking improv and sketch comedy groups for paid bookings (percentage of door). Videotaping available. Contact Stacy Harris at (212) 595-0850. Also seeking contestants for "Funniest Person" contests--funniest gay or lesbian, stockbroker, office temp, unemployed actor, lawyer, theatrical agent or manager. Top prize in contests is paid booking at Stand-Up New York. For contests, call Bob at (212) 877-4766.
SINGERS/CLUBS/RECORDS/TV
11/13 (and every Wednesday), sign-in at 8:15PM, at Robert's Cabaret Cafe, corner of 50th St. & 10th Ave., NYC.
Singers search for cabaret, TV appearances, opportunities for cruises and Atlantic City. Shepard & Jourdan talent search at Robert's Cafe, corner of 50th St. and 10th Ave. (Skyline Hotel), NYC, every Wednesday. Sign-in starts at 8:15PM. Newcomers and experienced professionals, all styles. Pianist provided, or bring cassette. Pay is percentage of admissions. No call or appointment required. Booker and producer: Billy Shepard Rombom, (212) 874-7956.
DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM & KIDS' KABARET
Danny's Skylight Room Cabaret, Restaurant and Piano Bar, 346 W. 46 St. (Restaurant Row), NYC, a cabaret home base for established vocal artists and talented newcomers, is now seeking self-contained cabaret acts (50-60 minutes in length). Comedy acts, revues, and instrumental shows are welcome. Contact Donald Schaffer at (212) 946-1265 for an audition. Pay is percentage of cover. Kids' Kabaret at Danny's Skylight Room, NYC, is looking for talented children and teens between the ages of 7-19, who can sing, dance, act, or play a musical instrument, to perform in cabaret showcases. Headshots and tapes are currently being accepted. Call Sue Marcus at (908) 946-2216. No pay, but opportunity for press and exposure. Submissions are now being accepted for December Danny's-Caroline's Comedy Contest. Call (212) 946-1265 for info. For the comedy contest, you must bring five cover-paying customers.
SINGERS SEARCH, WEDNESDAYS
11/13 (and every Wednesday) from 8:30-11PM (sign-in at 8:15PM) at Robert's Cabaret Cafe, corner of 50th St. & 10th Ave., NYC.
Talent search for singers, all styles. Career opportunities for paid bookings at Robert's Cabaret Cafe, Atlantic City, and chance to be seen and submitted to record companies, "Late Show With David Letterman," and other TV shows. Open mike auditions for bookings, as well as for $500 sing-off (optional), will be held every Wednesday from 8:30-11PM (sign-in starts at 8:15PM) at Robert's Cabaret Cafe, corner of 50th St. & 10th Ave., NYC. Perform one song; accompanist provided or bring tracks. Pop, Broadway, jazz, all styles. Opportunity to sing on Shepard's TV show. Their singing discoveries have performed on Joe Franklin (TV Channel 9), and CBS and NBC TV shows since 1982. Auditions are held by producers Billy Shepard and Judi Jourdan. No music fee. Food or beverage $4 minimum. Pay according to admissions and tickets sold if booked. Professional video available for purchase. No calls necessary. Contact is Bill Shepard, talent booker and entertainment director, (212) 874-7956. (Do not call club.) (Cafe 44 has been sold and has changed its entertainment format.)
GLADYS' COMEDY ROOM
11/13 (and every Wednesday), and 11/8 (and every other Friday), sign-in at 7:15PM at Hamburger Harry's Restaurant, 145 W. 45 St., NYC.
Gladys' Comedy Room, located in Hamburger Harry's Restaurant, 145 W. 45 St. (between 6th and 7th Aves.), NYC, is holding an Open Mike Talent Night on Wed. Nov. 6 and every Wednesday. In addition, every other Friday night, starting Nov. 8. Sign-in at 7:15PM. Pay $5 for five minutes of stage time. Those selected will be eligible for regular booked shows on the weekends. When selected, all performers will be given eight minutes of stage time with comedians from MTV and top clubs. For further information, call Arthur at (212) 532-6743 or Gladys at (212) 832-1762.
COMEDY VARIETY SHOW/OPEN MIKE
11/14 at 7PM at Housing Works Used Bookstore Cafe, 126 Crosby St., NYC.
?!What's Eclectic?!, a primarily weekly comedy variety show/open mike for serious performer/writers with original work only: any genre, including standup sketch, poetry, song, etc. An open call will be held on Thurs. Nov. 14 at 7PM at the Housing Works Used Bookstore Cafe, 126 Crosby St. (at Houston St., in Soho), NYC. Performers sign-up at 6:30PM. Five-minute set. No fee. No pay. For information, call (718) 274-7966. Leave a message.
PEGASUS CABARET
Seeking performers for a cabaret competition, "Come Win A Cabaret," every Friday from 10PM. Performers prepare one 10-minute set to compete for the monthly finals. Winner will be given their own debut on the Pegasus Wednesday Cabaret Series. Pianist Mark Janas accompanies. Open mic follows. For details, call Mark at (212) 252-2396. Also seeking open mic performers every Saturday for "Broadway Stars (and Stars Between Shows)" from 10PM with Mark Janas at the piano. No pay. No fees. Pegasus, 119 E. 60 St. (between Park and Lexington Aves.), NYC 10022; phone: (212) 308-6729.
ROSE'S TURN
Landmark Cabaret, Upstairs at Rose's Turn, located at 55 Grove St., NYC, is auditioning Self-contained cabaret acts: 50-60 minutes; also Comics for variety shows. Call Collette Black at (212) 366-9658 for information and appointment. Pay is a percentage of cover.
KILLER TALENT, NEW CYBER ARENA
Opportunity to host a show at new Cyber Arena in Times Square. Needed--Hosts and V.J. house mixers: knowledge of PC games and stage performance is key. Paid position. Send pix & resumes and salary requirements by Nov. 24 to Mr. Torok, Creative Director, SE., 350 5th Ave., Suite 612, NYC 10118. No calls.
STAN EDWARDS' SHOWCASE, STAND-UP NY
Every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday night, beginning Mon. Nov. 11, there will be open mike nights for singers from 4:30-7:30PM. There is a one-drink or one-food item minimum, but no cover for performers. Bring sheet music or audio tape. Possible cabaret bookings for weekend shows. Pay is a percentage of the door. Contact Stacy Harris at (212) 595-0850. Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78 St., NYC.
NEW YORK COMEDY CLUB OPEN MIKE
Every Monday between 4-8PM the New York Comedy Club has its open mike. Opportunity to perform for five minutes. Cost is $4, which includes one free soft drink. The best open mikers will be eligible to perform in NYCC's industry showcases. Also, looking for comics to perform weekend pre-shows. To perform in a pre-show, you must have three paying audience members. In pre-shows, pay is a percentage of covers. NYCC is located at 241 E. 24 St. (between 2nd and 3rd Aves.), NYC. For information, ask for Al or Steve at (212) 696-LAFF.
GOTHAM COMEDY CLUB
Gotham Comedy Club, located at 34 W. 22 St. (between 5th and 6th Aves.), NYC, well reviewed by the New York Press, is seeking comics for Friday and Saturday night pre-shows. Comics must bring three full-paying customers. Comics will be seen by management. Best pre-show comics will have an opportunity to perform in industry showcases. No charge to perform. Five dollar cover and two drink minimum. Call Dustin at (212) 367-9000.
CARNIVAL & DOLPHIN CRUISE LINES
11/12 from 12noon-2 & 2-4PM at Philadanco, 9 N. Preston St., Philadelphia, PA, and 11/13 from 12noon-3 & 3-5PM at Nola Studios, 250 W. 54 St., 11th fl., NYC.
Auditions for Carnival and Dolphin Cruise Lines will be held on Tues. Nov. 12 from 12noon-2PM for singer/dancers and 2-4PM for dancers at Philadanco, 9 N. Preston St. (between 40th and 41st Sts., off Market), Philadelphia, PA, and Wed. Nov. 13 from 12noon-3PM for singer/dancers and 3-5PM for dancers at Nola Studios, 250 W. 54 St., 11th fl., NYC. Bring tape. No piano or accompanist will be provided. Also bring pix & resumes, and references. Six- to eight-month, non-Equity, cruise staff included. Call (800) 221-8388 for more details.
STAGE
"JOSEPH," WISCONSIN
11/12 from 10AM-4PM at Nola Studios, 250 W. 54 St., NYC.
The Fireside Playhouse in Fort Atkinson, WI, will be holding an open call for Singer/dancer/actors for its spring production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," which will begin rehearsals on April 28 and run from May 15-Aug. 3. The cast will consist of 14 men and eight women. Looking for a wide diversity of looks and sizes. All ethnic groups are encouraged to audition. All must sing well in a variety of styles ranging from pop rock to country to standard Broadway and move very well. In addition, seeking--Four to six good dancers who sing; Pharaoh: one male singer who does a very good Elvis impersonation. Those interested in any of these roles should come to the open call. Auditions will be held on Tues. Nov. 12 from 10AM-4PM at Nola Rehearsal Studios, 250 W. 54 St., NYC. Auditionees should prepare 16 bars in a pop/rock style and 16 bars of a Broadway standard. Salary, housing, travel, and meals provided. Workers Comp. Equity Guest Artist contracts are available for some roles. EQUITY/NON-EQUITY PERFORMERS.
THEATRE IV ON TOUR
11/12 from 10AM-5PM at Pulse Ensemble Theatre, 432 W. 42 St., NYC.
Theatre IV, a touring TCG theatre based in Virginia and Ohio, is holding open, non-Equity auditions on Tues. Nov. 12 from 10AM-5PM at Pulse Ensemble Theatre, 432 W. 42 St., NYC. Seeking--African-American singers/actors: male and female, for January-March and January-May tours celebrating African-American history. Prepare two contrasting, 16-bar songs and one short contemporary monologue. Accompanist provided. Competitive pay. Housing provided. For information, contact Ford Flannagan at (804) 783-1688. NON-EQUITY PERFORMERS.
"SIGHT AND SOUND"
Sight & Sound Ministries, Inc., of Strasburg, PA (between Harrisburg and Philadelphia), a Christian theatre, is casting for its 1997 productions: 1. Living Waters Theatre is casting--Ten singer/dancer/actors for three productions (contract runs Jan. 27, 1997-Jan. 1998, at $475-$575 per week range), seeking young, energetic, "theme park" types; 2. "Noah," performing in its 1,400-seat state-of-the-art Entertainment Centre, rehearsals begin Mon. Feb. 24, show runs April 1-Sept. 13. Seeking--Chorus roles: $240-$360 per week for performances; Principals: $480-$600 per week for performances. Casting 50 plus actors. Breakdown--Noah and his wife: versatile, 60-75, must be agile, not afraid of heights, have vocal and 'dance' experience, casting character types; Three sons: 25-35, some acrobatic or gymnastic experience preferred, must be 'rugged' types, and not afraid of heights; Three wives: 25-35, must have vocal and dance experience, and not afraid of heights; Lahab: 35-50, antagonist, prefer a tall male with angular features. Auditions will be held on Mon. Nov. 18 at 1PM at Sight and Sound Ministries, Strasburg, PA. To sign up for an audition, call the 24-hour audition hotline: (717) 687-4220, ext. 4242 for an extensive audition information packet.
"NUNSENSE," WISCONSIN
11/11 from 10AM-3:30PM at Nola Studios, 250 W. 54 St., NYC.
The Fireside Playhouse in Fort Atkinson, WI, will be holding an open call for its production of "Nunsense," which will begin rehearsals on Thurs. March 6 and run from March 20-May 11. The cast consists of--Five principal women; One swing: a woman who will swing all five roles and appear in the show. All must have strong comic ability and should sing and move well; one woman must sing and dance on pointe. All ethnic types are encouraged to audition. Auditions will be held on Mon. Nov. 11 from 10AM-3:30PM at Nola Rehearsal Studios, 250 W. 54 St., NYC. Auditionees should prepare 16 bars of an uptempo Broadway-style song, 16 bars of a ballad, and a one-minute comic monologue. Salary, housing, travel, and meals provided. Workers Comp. Equity Guest Artist contracts are available for some roles. EQUITY/NON-EQUITY PERFORMERS.
DANDELION PRODS., TOURS
Auditions for Dandelion Productions national tours for youth audiences (non-musical adaptations of classics) will be held on Sun. Nov. 10 from 10AM-4PM at Kline Theater, located in Bridgeport, CT. Seeking the following male/female types--Type #1: ingenue; Type #2: able to play pre-adolescent; Type #3: mature adult. Tour #1 begins rehearsal Jan. 20 and tours from Feb. 10-May 8. Tour #2 begins rehearsal Feb. 11, tours from March 4-May 15. Salary: $300 per week, plus hotel/motel accommodations. Rehearsals in Bridgeport, CT. Rehearsal pay: $140 per week. Dandelion Productions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For audition times, call (203) 393-3213. NON-UNION PERFORMERS.
"HAIR," HOUSTON, TX
11/8 & 11/9 from 10AM-6PM at Nola Studios, 244 W. 54 St., 11th fl., NYC.
Empire Productions will hold auditions for "Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical." Mark Wilson, dir./choreo.; Rachel Klein, casting dir.; Garrett Keast, mus'l dir.; James Rado and Gerome Ragni, book and lyrics; Galt MacDermot, music; Michael J. Farrand, Empire Productions, prod. Rehearsals begin Nov. 16 in NYC; show opens Dec. 19 at Cullen Performance Hall in Houston, TX and closes Dec. 31. All roles paid $300 per week, airfare and accommodations provided. Possible tour of production re-opening in spring. Seeking passionate, soulful performers who can realistically portray ages 16-25. All roles available. Nudity. Interracial casting. Auditions will be held on Fri. Nov. 8 and Sat. Nov. 9 from 10AM-6PM at Nola Studios, 244 W. 54 St., 11th fl., NYC. Prepare two contrasting rock/gospel songs, 32 bars each. Accompanist provided. NON-EQUITY PERFORMERS.
TEXAS SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
The Texas Shakespeare Festival, a non-Equity company, will hold New York auditions Jan. 7-11 for its 12th season. Auditions will also be held in Chicago, IL; Kilgore, TX; and Memphis, TN at UPTA (United Professional Theatre Auditions). Looking for 17-20 actors with the classical training and maturity for a 10-week commitment. Contracts run from May 17-July 30. Actors' salaries range from $100-$270 a week, plus dorm room and meals. Limited travel reimbursement is available. Acting apprenticeships are also available with a $225 total stipend, plus dorm room and meals for the entire 10-week commitment. Scholarships for six hours of college credit can be arranged for those qualified. Also accepting applications from experienced technical personnel. Separate contracts are being offered for the TSF School Outreach Program. Must be available March 1-May 11. Includes a $250 a week stipend, $500 extra meal allowance, transportation, plus dorm room and meals. To apply for either, send cover letter, pix & resumes, by Nov. 25, to Texas Shakespeare Festival, Raymond Caldwell, 1100 Broadway, Kilgore, TX 75662. Fax: (903) 983-8124. If selected, you will be notified by mail. All resumes must contain a current mailing address. NON-EQUITY PERFORMERS.
"SHOW ME NEW YORK"
11/8 from 1-4PM at 42 E. 58 St., NYC.
"Show Me New York" seeks talented actors and additional personnel for live, interactive portion of production. "Show Me New York," opening this fall, is a permanent, high-tech, interactive, theatrical experience showcasing NYC. Auditions will be held on Fri. Nov. 8 1-4 from PM at 42 E. 58 St., NYC. Pay per shift.
"AMADEUS" IN CONN.
11/10 & 11/11 from 7-10PM at Wilton Playshop, Lover's Lane, Wilton, CT.
Wilton Playshop will hold auditions for "Amadeus," Peter Shaffer's drama. Seeking--Two women and Seven men: various ages. Rehearsals will be held on weekday evenings and some weekends. Production opens Jan. 17. Auditions will be held on Sun. Nov. 10 and Mon. Nov. 11 from 7-10PM at Wilton Playshop, Lover's Lane, Wilton, CT. For more information, call (203) 847-4642 or fax (203) 847-3550. No pay. NON-EQUITY PERFORMERS.
NEW GAY PLAY
Casting an Equity Showcase (approval pending) of a new gay play, "Seeing Things." John Norris, dir.; Michael Boodro, writer. Rehearsals in January, performs in February. Needed--Young Brando type actor: 19-25, able to portray a porn star; Two actors: 40 and above; Three young males: aged 18-22. Partial nudity (underwear) involved for some roles. Multi-racial cast desired. Auditions will be held by appointment on Nov. 26. Send pix & resumes to 163 Amsterdam Ave., #189, NYC 10023-5001 by Nov. 13. No pay. EQUITY/NON-EQUITY PE