Wrap up your week with today’s top gigs! The hills are alive: casting is underway for the highly anticipated Broadway revival of the classic musical “The Sound of Music,” now seeking Von Trapp family members and other principal and chorus roles. Plus, a feature film written and directed by Julia Fox, a multi-timeline drama, and an indie comedy are casting today!
“The Sound of Music”
Casting is underway for the upcoming Lincoln Center Theater Broadway revival of Rodger and Hammerstein’s classic musical “The Sound of Music,” starring Jasmine Amy Rogers. Production is seeking Equity actors, aged 7 and older, for principal and chorus roles, including Captain Von Trapp, the Von Trapp children, and more. There will be an Equity chorus call on Aug. 24 and Equity principal auditions on Aug. 26. Rehearsals will begin on Feb. 1, 2027, followed by performances at the Vivian Beaumont Theater on March 23–July 18.
Want this gig? Apply here for principal roles, and apply here for chorus roles.
“Six Avenue Saints”
25 Casting is seeking New York City-based talent, aged 35–79, for background roles in “Six Avenue Saints,” a 1990s-set feature film written and directed by Julia Fox. Work dates are TBD. Pay is $20 per hour for a guaranteed minimum of $100.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“When the Dream Goes Sideways”
“When the Dream Goes Sideways,” a feature film that alternates between two parallel timelines set three years apart, is seeking a female actor, age 22–32, to play one of the two female leads in interwoven timelines. Talent must be comfortable with outdoor recreation and water-based activity. Talent will work in NYC, dates TBD. Pay is $3,840 for 24 days of work with food, private lodging, travel, and additional expenses provided.
Want this gig? Apply here.
“Common Unhappiness”
Casting is underway for “Common Unhappiness,” an indie feature about a young Brooklyn piano teacher whose carefully balanced life begins to unravel after receiving a one-star review. NYC-based actors, aged 25–65, are sought for lead and supporting roles, including the starring role of Lyla. Filming will take place in Brooklyn between Oct. 14 and 31. Pay is $250 per day for up to 10 days of work, with meals and limited lodging provided.
Want this gig? Apply here.
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