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This week’s roundup is comprised of six stage opportunities which include Broadway and other fantastic theatrical gigs all over the country—even Dollywood! Check out these union …
Today’s casting notices include a little show called “Hamilton” (perhaps you’ve heard of it). The Tony-winning musical juggernaut will hold an open casting call in Fl…
Although this year’s film awards season is currently reaching its peak, some big-screen projects are already gearing up for 2017. Due in July of next year, Christopher Nolan’s &l…
The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles played host to the announcement of the 2017 Golden Globe Award nominations today. Presented by Don Cheadle, Laura Dern, and Anna Kendrick, the picks o…
Holiday Panto productions have a long history in Britain. Five years ago, the Lythgoe Family teamed up with the Pasadena Playhouse to bring this tradition to the US. The productions aim to i…
Are you a high school senior in awe of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s brilliance? Now’s the time to show the Pulitzer, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony winner what you’ve got. Wesleyan Univers…
Young, highly skilled vocal talent is needed for voiceover roles in Christian children’s musical, “Don’t Stop Believin’.”
The production seeks acto…
The 2016 film awards season is shaping up to be one for the ages. As the year draws to a close, contenders are hailing from unexpected places and an obvious frontrunner has yet to emerge. Wi…
Oscar nominee Ryan Gosling’s career trajectory doesn’t resemble that of other actors—unless you count his “Mickey Mouse Club” co-stars Keri Russell, Justin Timb…
Life as an actor can be unpredictable, but having a roof over your head shouldn’t be. With skyrocketing rent prices and a saturated talent pool in urban markets like New York City and …
An award-winning play brought to the silver screen by an award-winning artist is never to be ignored. This is especially true for Paramount Pictures’ “Fences,” Denzel Washi…
Writer-director Damien Chazelle has channeled the unfulfilled dreams of aspiring actors and artists everywhere into “La La Land,” the new movie musical from Summit Entertainment …
Fantasies really do come true! Off-Broadway’s “Avenue Q,” making audiences laugh themselves to the point of tears with sardonic puppets for over a decade, is currently cast…
Into the future we can see: Disney is taking “That’s So Raven” for another spin. , who toplined the Disney Channel series about a young psychic in the 2000s, had …
We get to see five-time Academy Award nominee Amy Adams take several takes of this taped audition for “Junebug,” the 2005 hit indie from director Phil Morrison and the first role…
If this week has had you yearning for a bygone era, today’s Backstage casting notices are just what you need. “In the Mood,” a 1940s musical revue, is casting nonunion tale…
Are the lyrics to “Let it Go” stuck in your head? Union talent is sought for the out-of-town tryout of Disney’s “Frozen” musical, which has already announced a …
Since its founding in 2008, 5th Floor Theatre Company has produced plays and musicals in New York City while equipping its company members with industry support and guidance. Now, the organi…
The Actors’ Equity Association and the League of Off-Broadway Theatres and Producers were unable to agree upon terms to a new four-year contract. The parties have extended negotiations…
Harness your inner warrior for today’s casting notices, because Disney’s upcoming live-action “Mulan” is casting two leading roles. We’ve also got three more on…
Oceans rise, empires fall, we have seen each other through it all. And when push comes to shove, we will send you a new casting opportunity to remind you of our love!
Lin-Manuel Miranda has …
Writer, director, and star Warren Beatty shines in the final trailer for “Rules Don’t Apply,” the Oscar winner’s first film in 15 years and his return to big-scr…
“Andi Mack,” a new Disney series from the creative team behind “Lizzie McGuire,” is casting young talent for background roles.
The family series following prota…
It was a full house at the Anne L. Bernstein Theater Sunday, Oct. 23, where the Off Broadway Alliance hosted a free seminar, Casting for Off-Broadway: From Development to Opening. Moderated …
This week’s roundup of casting highlights gives you the chance to become the Disney prince or princess you’ve always dreamed of. Hong Kong Disneyland, as well as Shanghai Disney …
