Get on stage in Texas this week! A production of “Tuck Everlasting” is casting Equity actors and “Disaster! The Musical” is casting singers and actors. “Matilda: The Musical” is casting talent, and a television series, “The Chosen,” is seeking an actor for a day player role. Plus, the Houston Film Production Club is seeking a model-host for its Short Video Showdown to appear in both promotional materials and host the event in March. Choose which opportunities work for you and apply today.
“MATILDA: THE MUSICAL”
A production of “Matilda: The Musical” is casting talent for a run in Austin, Texas. Parts include Miss Trunchbull, for female talent, aged 30–40, Miss Honey, for female talent, aged 25–35, Mr. Wormwood, for male talent, aged 35–40, Mrs. Wormwood for female talent, aged 30–39, Mrs. Phelps, for a female actor, aged 30–50, Rudolpho, for a male actor, aged 20–30, and Sergei, for a male performer, aged 20–39. There are also roles available in the chorus or ensemble for male and female performers, aged 18 and older. The show runs from April 3–May 12. Auditions will take place by appointment on Dec. 11 and 12 in Austin, Texas. This is a paying gig. Apply here!
“TUCK EVERLASTING”
A stage adaptation of “Tuck Everlasting” is casting Equity actors for a Dallas, Texas run. The show is written by Mark Frattaroli, based on the book by Natalie Babbitt, and directed by Artie Olaisen. A variety of roles are available for male and female talent, aged 18 and older. Rehearsals begin on Feb. 18. The show runs from March 20–April 12. Actors will be paid $371.05 per week under an Equity LOA ref TYA Agreement. An Equity Principal Audition is scheduled for Dec. 10 and 11. Apple here!
“THE CHOSEN”
“The Chosen” tells the story of Jesus through “the eyes of the everyday people who encounter him.” The show is casting a male actor to play a bar patron and gambler. Talent should be either African American, Latino/Hispanic, Middle Eastern, or of mixed ethnicity, aged 18–60. Shooting takes place on Dec. 5 and 6. Talent will be paid $100 for 10 hours. Apply here!
“DISASTER! THE MUSICAL”
A production of “Disaster! The Musical” is casting actors with strong voices. The show is casting a handful of roles for male and female talent, aged 8–70. Auditions will take place by appointment on Dec. 9 and 10 in Dallas, Texas. The show will run from March 22–April 7 in Dallas. This is a paying gig. Apply here!
SHORT VIDEO SHOWDOWN
Houston Film Production Club is casting a model-host for its Short Video Showdown. The contest challenges film teams to make a short movie in only five hours. Casting is for a Caucasian or Latina/Hispanic female actor, aged 20–35, to be the co-host and to model the contest t-shirts. Talent should be in good shape physically, and willing to model skimpy jeans for a photo shoot. The short jeans will not be used for the videos or hosting duties. Talent should also be comfortable memorizing and delivering lines for promo videos. The gig pays $20 per hour. Shooting will take place on Saturdays or Sundays throughout December and January. The contest is in March. Apply here!
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