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Several local film and theater companies will be holding auditions throughout the month of August. Check out the descriptions below for more details.

Gal Friday Films : Missed Connections

Gal Friday Films is casting for the musical comedic short film Missed Connections, based on posts from the Craigslist section of the same name. Casting actors and dancers of many kinds: Acting Auditions *by appointment* or by video on Sunday, August 15th between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. at Looking Glass Productions; Dance Auditions *by appointment only* on Monday, August 16th 5-7 p.m. OR Thursday, August 19th 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Jackalope Lounj.

Email Kara at galfridayfilms@gmail.com with 1) Name, email, & phone, 2) Interest and availability for acting and/or dance audition.  *Actors must be available for ALL of production, Friday – Sunday, September 10-12, 2010. Dancers must be available Saturday & Sunday, September 11 & 12 in order to be considered.*

See character descriptions below, plus additional information for actors here, and for dancers here.

Busby Girls: female dancers, age open

Silver Fox: female, late 50s or beyond. She is a sexy and confident businesswoman who is not afraid to go after exactly what she wants. She wears mini-skirt suits and gets away with it. Ideally, she will have long silver or white hair.

Appletini: female, late 20s-early 40s. Appletini is a peppy sweetheart of a party girl. She gets confused easily, except when it comes to ordering drinks, and she never lacks enthusiasm for having a good time. She’ll try anything at least once (and probably twice, just to be sure). She doesn’t always follow the rules, but it’s hard not to like her.

Crime Scene: male, age open. Crime Scene is a cop who met Appletini while investigating a crime scene. When she approached him enthusiastically while he was on duty, he took a liking to her. He is somewhat hardened by his work experiences, but he is still charmed by feminine wiles and up for a good time.

Off Duty: male, age open. Off duty is another cop who met Appletini while dancing at Victor’s. He is a genuinely good guy who looks out for people even when he is not on duty. He also isn’t afraid to use his status as a cop to woo women.

Hottie on a Bike: female, mid-20s-early 40s. Hottie is a resourceful girl next door who happens to be riding a bike since she totaled her car. Eager to find love, she gives men the benefit of the doubt and always hopes that this one is “the one.”

Car Crash: male, mid-20s-early 40s. Car Crash was in the wrong place at the wrong time. He’s an average Joe who got blindsided by Hottie both literally and figuratively. During the crash, he couldn’t help but be forgiving, because he was immediately taken with her. He thinks he might have experienced love at first sight.

Farmer: female, 30s-40s. She is commonsensical and, as her name implies, a farmer by trade. She is confused by the hullabaloo of The Gobbler and hesitant to jump into the prospect of new love. She is smart and methodical in her thinking… until she is won over by love in the end.

Sandals: male, 30s-40s. He is an earthy guy who works at an outdoor store like REI or Cabela’s. He likes hiking and camping and would prefer the countryside to a big city any day. He is nice, polite, likeable, and cautious because he has been pining for the Farmer for years, so he really does not want to screw up their first date.

Valet: male, age open. He is a polite but dark and not overly friendly—like a butler in a horror film. He does his job well, but he does not seem to fit the bright and colorful environment in which he works.

Hostess: female, age open

Server: female, age open

Mermaid: female, age open

Bartender: male, age open

Cast actors will be credited, receive a copy of the film, and be fed and dressed to the 9’s through production. Missed Connections will be entered in many major film festivals, nationally and internationally, and will ultimately live online, and will likely be sold on itunes.

Acacia Theatre Company: The Pilgrim’s Progress

Acacia Theatre will be holding auditions on Saturday, August 28 between 10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and Monday, August 30 between 6-9 p.m. for its production of The Pilgrim’s Progress, directed by Dustin J. Martin.  Diverse cast consists of three women and four men(ages 17-65). Readings will be from the script.

Please be prepared to provide all “conflicts” from Sept. 20 – Oct 28.  Performances (Oct. 29-Nov. 7, 2010) will be at Concordia University in Mequon. Auditions will be by appointment only at Church in the City, 2648 N. Hackett, Milwaukee.

To make an appointment:  call 744-5995 or email:  acacia@acaciatheatre.com

Additional info:

If needed: Callbacks will be Tuesday evening, August 31.  (If unable to attend, please still come to initial audition).

Copies of the script are available at Acacia’s office. They may be borrowed for 4 days for a $10 returnable deposit (our cost). Call/email office first to make arrangements.

Please arrive at audition 10 minutes early in order to fill out necessary forms.  If you cancel at the last moment, please leave a message at 744-5995, box 2.  Messages will be checked.

Rehearsals are at Church in the City.

Over Our Head Players: Snowdance 10-Minute Comedy Festival

Over Our Head Players is accepting submissions for the 2011 Snowdance 10 Minute Comedy Festival, now through November 1, 2010.

Snowdance entry is open to original, unpublished 10-minute or shorter comedies for the stage. Winning entries will be performed together in one theatre presentation by the OOHP Snowdance ensemble at Sixth Street Theatre for five weeks beginning January 28, 2011.  The entire Snowdance production will be presented more than 20 times during the run.  At each performance, audience members can vote for their favorite individual comedy; the audience favorites will earn cash prizes for the playwright.

Entries may be sent to SNOWDANCE, c/o Sixth Street Theatre, 318 Sixth Street, Racine, Wisconsin, 53403.  Playwrights are limited to one submission.

Rules:

The competition is open to unpublished, 10 minute or shorter comedies free of royalty and copyright restrictions. Musicals, adaptations, and translations will not be considered.  One entry per playwright, postmarked by November 1, 2010.  The writer’s name, address, phone number, and e-mail address (if applicable) should be included on the title page and only the title page.  The title page should also include a cast list and a one- to three- sentence synopsis of the play. Plays can have a cast of one to five characters; plays should be easily staged, avoiding elaborate set requirements. Submit one typed manuscript in standard format, securely bound.

Complete rules will be posted on the theatre website.  Any questions can be directed to Rich Smith via the box office, at (262)632-6802, or by e-mail at snowdance318@gmail.com.  Scripts will not be returned.

The Snowdance 10 Minute Comedy Festival is a competition of original short comedies. Writers from throughout the community, the state, and the country are invited to enter; previous involvement with OOHPs is not a requirement.  Scripts will be judged by the Snowdance Selection Committee.  Scripts will be chosen for production in a complete festival performance.  Then, in the ultimate interactive experience, audiences vote for the production they enjoyed the most. The votes will be tallied throughout the five weekend festival run, and the Snowdance “Best in Snow” will be awarded after the final performance on February 27th.  A $300 prize goes to “Best in Snow” with $100 awards going to second and third places.  OOHP presents Snowdance January 28 – February 27, 2011.