AUDITORS WHO ATTENDED THE 2021 TRU AUDITION EVENT
SATURDAY
(click here for SUNDAY)
THEATER COMPANIES AND PRODUCERS
103rd STREET PRODUCTIONS
- Representative: Alex Goldberg (AM)
- Mission: 103rd Street Productions produces original content for stage, screen, and television. They have been produced, screened, or staged on six continents. Their award-winning feature Closure is available on Amazon, Tubi, Roku, GooglePlay, and YouTube. Check out 103rdStreetProd.com for more information.
- Casting needs: We have occasional Zoom readings and are building files for the future.
- Contact info: info@103rdstreetprod.com
- Location: Burbank, California
- Virtual/live: Zoom and live, although nothing is scheduled live at the moment.
ABINGDON THEATRE CO
- Representative: Beatriz Cavalieri (AM)
- Mission: The company provides a safe home where playwrights, directors, and actors can collaborate within a supportive and nurturing environment. We search for stories about the human experience that reflect our social, political, historical, and cultural diversity. We are acutely aware of the theatre’s power to unite disparate population groups through stories about common human interests, and we strive to shed light on a variety of perspectives.
- Casting needs: open
- Contact info: will provide after audition
- Location: NYC; producing for virtual and live performance
- Virtual/live: Virtual now, live eventually
AFFOUMADO, SAM
- Representative: Sam Affoumado (Producer/Playwright/Director) (AM + PM)
- Mission: most recently produced and directed an excerpt on Instagram from his docudrama, The Panic Defense, for Pride Plays (Pieces) co-produced by Michael Urie and Playbill Magazine. His short play, Peanut Butter Patty, was a semi-finalist in the 37th Annual Samuel French OOB Short Play Festival. His one-act play, One-Way Ticket, was presented at the William Inge Theater Festival, KS (2018). His plays have been performed in NC, Washington, DC, and New York. Published work: The Bully’s Eye, (2015), More 10-Minute Plays for Teens, (Applause Theatre & Cinema Books.) Upcoming Productions (2021) include: The Finalist at the Emerging Artists New Works Festival (Virtual or live TBD) and The Flogsta Scream, (live) at the Wild Project (NY) for the International Human Rights Arts Festival. www.samaffoumado.com
- Casting needs: Adding to my files for future casting and specifically casting for a live performance in December 2021 at the Wild Project (NYC) and possible virtual performance in late fall 2021. Specifically looking for male 20s and Latinx female 20s. Also looking for BIPOC actors of all ages; older actors (male, female) 60+
- Contact info: saffoumado@gmail.com
- Location: New York
- Virtual/live: Planning ahead for live performance
ANTONIA ARTS, INC.
- Representative: Scarlett Antonia (AM + PM)
- Mission: Antonia Arts Inc is a 501c3 not-for-profit based out of Peekskill for the last 20 years Productions have mostly been family Entertainment at the Paramount. Theater in Peekskill We believe in diversity and bridging communication gaps with the arts as a common ground. Our shows usually have all ages with community actors as well as equity professionals. The Paramount is a historic theater and sets over 1,000.and our short runs have been to sold-out houses. In the past, Antonia Arts and Scarlett Antonia have done productions in NYC at the Kaye Playhouse, John J, Merkin 'Concert Hall, Palace Theater, Rose Theater, Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, etc.
- Casting needs: A original show based on The Wizard of Oz/ Dorothy's journey home - also future shows & understudies needed.
- Contact info: will provide after audition
- Location: Peekskill, New York
- Virtual/live: Virtual, planning ahead for live performance
BANSHEE - AN APPALACHIAN MUSICAL
- Representative: Macah Coates (AM + PM)
- Mission: I am the creator of BANSHEE - An Appalachian Musical. The musical is a fantasy/horror/drama. The ensemble is constantly used as the voices of the dead. The actors must not be afraid of gritty, powerful subject matter. The play deals with drug/substance abuse, sexual assault, class issues, female empowerment, labor unions, and family breakdown.
- Casting needs: The actors play multiple roles as well as sing in the ensemble. I am looking for people who can move well/dance/trapeze/sing in choral arrangement/play instruments (especially guitar/banjo/fiddle/percussion). The Greek Chorus of women and the coal miner ghosts make up all age ranges and types. The second act characters are high school kids and have a rock band, so any male that plays rock music is a plus. Lead roles must be able to belt and sing rock/soul.
- Contact info: Will provide after audition
- Location: East Coast
- Virtual/live: Mostly virtual for now
BLAKEAVE PROD.
- Representative: Natasha Cobb (AM + PM)
- Mission: I'm planning to produce a 5 person full-length play to a live audience once theaters reopen.
- Casting needs: Building files for the future
- Contact info: will provide after audition
- Location: New York
- Virtual/live: Planning ahead for live performance
BOOMERANG THEATRE COMPANY
- Representative: Tim Errickson (AM)
- Mission: Boomerang Theatre Company is an award-winning Off-Off Broadway company producing outdoor Shakespeare, new plays, classics, and musical projects.
- Casting needs: Building files for the future
- Contact info: Will provide after audition
- Location: New York City
- Virtual/live: Virtual now, live eventually
BRAZEN LIGHT THEATER COMPANY
- Representative: Ryan Cupello (PM)
- Mission: Challenging ingrained prejudices through subversive theatrical productions and drama therapy outreach programs.
Through new plays and reworked classics, arts education and drama therapy outreach programs, we endeavor to spotlight artists and advocate for communities that have been silenced and exploited in American theater.
- Casting Needs: Building files
- Contact Info: N/A
- Location: New York, NY
- Virtual/Live: Planning ahead for live performance
BREAK A LEG PRODUCTIONS
- Representative: Valerie Adami (AM + PM)
- Mission: I am casting for Break A Leg Production in New York City. I am gathering names of actors to participate in our new season. Mostly plays with all types of actors. In the past, we have presented these works on our website.
- Casting needs: Has specific casting needs and is building files for the future
- Contact info: Will provide after audition
- Location: New York City
- Virtual/live: Virtual now, planning ahead for live performance
CREATIVEEQUILIBRIUM
- Representative: Marlene Taber – Director/Choreographer (AM + PM)
- Mission: I've directed, choreographed, and taught in universities in the USA, Ukraine, Russia,
China, and Bangkok. Have produced shows for the Peace Corps in Ukraine, directed shows for the USA Air force, and have choreographed concerts in Beijing.
NYC Recently: THE LONELY MACHINE (Jules Feiffer) for an Artificial Intelligence exhibit at Butler Library, Columbia University 1920- 21. Prior, a reading of GIDEON (Paddy Chayefsky); produced a Dramatists' Guild reading of SHEILA & ANGELO; choreographed, RENEWAL (Michael Antin); and directed/choreographed MADAME BOVARY; A FOR ADULTERY; and MOSES, MY LOVE (Paul Dick). - Casting Needs: Seeking actors for a short, dark comedy and singers for a musical. AEA, non AEA, ethnically diverse, classically trained, musical theater, improv trained, good with comedy, Talent
- Contact Info: N/A
- Location: Manhattan (Inwood)
- Virtual / Live: Virtually mostly for now. 1)Possibly pay-per-view ZOOM; 2) a combination of audio and visual media for international distribution
CRUDE: THE CLIMATE CHANGE MUSICAL
- Representative: Maureen Condon (AM)
- Contact Info: maureen.condon@comcast.net
DIRTY LAUNDRY THEATRE
- Representative: Ron Orlovsky – Head of Outreach (AM + PM)
- Mission: Dirty Laundry Theatre is a New York City-based theatre production company, founded by Israeli-American artists. Our company seeks to raise consciousness, encourage a broad discussion, and challenge the status quo through exploration and embracement of cultural differences. We do so by shedding light on human angels, bringing to life narratives which are not typically represented in popular culture.
- Casting Needs: AEA, non-AEA, ethnically diverse, good with comedy
- Contact Info: ron@dirtylaundrytheatre.org, maera@dirtylaundrytheatre.org
- Location: EST
- Virtual / Live: Planning ahead for live performance. Virtual now, and live eventually in NYC
DRAGON PRODUCTIONS THEATRE COMPANY
- Representative: Alkia Spencer-Koknar – Chief Talent Officer (AM + PM)
- Mission: Dragon Productions Theatre Company is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to serve as a theatrical hub that fosters an inclusive artistic community for the creation of experiences that are innovative, intimate, empathetic, accessible, and bold.
- Casting Needs: Non-AEA, ethnically diverse building our database, and also looking for performers for our ongoing online program, Dragon Eggs, a monthly opportunity for playwrights to have their short plays performed and receive feedback from theatre professionals and audience members all over the globe: https://dragonproductions.net/dragon-eggs/
- Contact Info: alika@dragonproductions.net
- Location: Redwood City, California/Pacific
- Virtual / Live: Virtual now, and live eventually. Dragon Eggs rehearsals and performances take place on Zoom.
EN AVANT PRODUCTIONS
- Representative: Jack Feldstein – Filmmaker/Animator/Writer (AM)
- Mission: I am a playwright/musical book writer and animator. So I create theater and animation films. More info here... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Feldstein
- Casting Needs: Musical theater
- Contact Info: jack.feldstein@gmail.com
- Location: New York, NY
- Virtual / Live: Planning ahead for live performances
GARROU, JESICA
- Representative: Jesica Garrou (AM + PM), Maisa Chiang (AM)
- Mission: Creating and Producing Collaborative Performances that push the limits of technology, talent, and thought.
- Casting needs: Building files for the future
- Contact info: jesica@jesicagarrou.com
- Location: Maine, U.S.
- Virtual/live: Virtual now, live eventually
GOOD LIGHT PRODUCTIONS LLC
- Representative: Carolyn Harrison (AM + PM)
- Mission: Good Light Productions (GLP) exists to create access and opportunity for underrepresented creatives to develop and present stories that inspire all to live full and satisfying lives.
- Casting needs: We are seeking performers of all backgrounds for our fall production and building files for the future.
- Contact info: goodlightproduction@gmail.com
- Location: Eastern New York
- Virtual/live: Virtual now, planning ahead for live performance
THE HARLEM SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
- Representative: Dathan B. Williams (AM)
- Mission: Dathan B. Williams, I am the Associate Artistic Director of The Harlem Shakespeare Festival. The Festival is a professional Theater Arts Corporation specializing in giving center stage opportunities to classically trained actors of color by fostering their artistic achievement and personal growth, by providing opportunities for career development, and by developing creative programming that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equality in classical theatre. We cast under the principles of color-conscious casting.
- Casting needs: Our upcoming Season includes: The Sable Series: The History of Black Shakespearean Actors, Mary Stuart, and Much Ado About Nothing set post Civil War amongst the free men and women of color in New Orleans.
- Contact info: dathanb@harlemshakespearefest.org
- Location: New York City
- Virtual/live: For now, mostly virtual
HME PRODUCTIONS
- Representative: Neil Graves (AM + PM)
- Mission: We write and produce theatre including "Thank You For Taking My Call," an Off-Off B'way political play that ran in Greenwich Village in 2019. Presently, we have two projects in development, a drama (4M/1W) and a musical (4M/3W).
- Casting needs: Building files
- Contact info: ngpostman@aol.com
- Location: East Coast
- Virtual/live: Planning ahead for live performance
HUNGARY L!VE FOUNDATION
- Representative: Adam Boncz - Producer (AM + PM)
- Mission: Hungary L!ve is currently organizing the Hungary L!ve Festival, which is a unique and innovative theater festival held every two years in New York City to showcase the outstanding, critically acclaimed works of the Hungarian theater. Right now, we are looking for actors for the English language staged readings and other New York-based productions and events of the Festival.
- Casting Needs: Planning ahead for live performances. AEA, Non-AEA, Ethnically diverse, Good with comedy
- Contact Info: Will provide after audition
- Location: Festival held in NYC (Hungary (CET))
- Virtual / Live: Live in NYC
LINA AND THE CROCODILE
- Representative: Elizabeth Laytin – Playwright/Lyricist (AM)
- Mission: Elizabeth Laytin is a book writer and lyricist, currently working on “Lina and the Crocodile” set in Cuba. The music is being written. It includes salsa, rumba, and rap.
- Casting Needs: Building files. Ethnically diverse, musical theater
- Contact Info: Will provide after audition
- Location: New York, NY
- Virtual / Live: Planning ahead for live performance.
MACDUFFIE, NOEL
- Representative: Noel MacDuffie - Director (AM + PM), Stephen Boulhusa (AM + PM)
- Mission: Casting for Broadway Bound Theater Festival show Eddie Doran's Deal. Sept 24 - 29
- Casting Needs: Non-AEA
- Contact Info: nmacduffie@gmail.com, Stephen.boulhosa@gmail.com
- Location: New York (EST)
- Virtual / Live: Planning ahead for live performance
MIND THE GAP THEATRE
- Representative: Paula D’Alessandris (AM + PM)
- Mission: Mind The Gap Theatre is NYC's premiere British theatre company. We present new works by writers from the UK. Since the pandemic started we have moved online with our HOUSEBOUND series of monologues. This series is open to writers and actors from anywhere in the world. Post-pandemic we hope to continue this series while returning to our mission for live theatre.
- Casting needs: Currently looking for actors to participate in the HOUSEBOUND series (all types esp. BIPOC actors). We are building files for the future and would be especially interested in actors from the UK for those future live shows.
- Contact info: Will provide after audition
- Location: New York City
- Virtual/live: Virtual now, live eventually
NEW YORK ARTISTS UNLIMITED
- Representative: Court Sweeting – Vice President (AM)
- Mission: Bringing live theater to under-served audiences of all ages in the five boroughs of New York City. New York Artists performs outdoors in parks, recreation centers, senior centers, public schools, and nursing homes, and wherever our constituents gather.
- Casting Needs: non-AEA, ethnically diverse, musical theater, good with comedy
- Contact Info: Will provide after audition
- Location: New York, NY
- Virtual / Live: Zoom for now, Planning ahead for live performances
NEW YORK THEATRE BARN
- Representative: Macs Pauls – Artistic Associate (AM + PM)
- Mission: New York Theatre Barn (NYTB) is an anti-racist non-profit theatre company that serves as a home for original culture-shifting musicals during incubation. The company has been dedicated to incubating new musicals in front of live audiences and in real-time since 2007. New York Theatre Barn also values musical theatre as one of the world’s supreme healing tools and creates space for artists to dream about how beautiful and extraordinary the world can be.
- Casting Needs: Musical theater
- Contact Info: pauls@nytheatrebarn.org
- Location: New York, NY
- Virtual / Live: Virtual now, and live eventually. Virtual, virtual/in-person hybrid.
NEXT ACT 2 FOLLOW
- Representative: Merrie L. Davis (AM)
- Mission: MERRIE L. DAVIS. Next Act 2 Follow – Producer- New York, London & Out-of-the-Box Marketer…an Olivier Award Winning Producer for COMPANY, West End (Winner of 4 Olivier Awards including Best Musical Revival 2019) and Tony-nominated Producer for ECLIPSED (6 Tony nominations 2016). She is currently a Producer on COMPANY, Broadway. Her producing career began with Gigi, the Musical. Since coming into the New York theater world, Merrie has been investing in and raising money for shows such as Dear Evan Hansen, To Kill a Mockingbird, Hello, Dolly!, The Band’s Visit and Network among others. In addition to producing, she is an Out-of-the-Box Marketer who founded Next Act 2 Follow, a producing & marketing company — utilizing her unique marketing skills and introducing innovative ideas to the Broadway scene for shows including, Allegiance and 39 Steps. Prior to making a career change into theater, Merrie had been a Publisher and Innovative Marketer for over 25 years in the magazine world working with the Hospitality and Tourism industries. While owning her own Visitor Magazines, IN-New York and WHERE, that were distributed in the hotels, she also had the pleasure of partnering with all the theater agencies, an experience which whet her appetite for what was to come…
- Casting needs: Building files for the future
- Contact info: Will provide after audition
- Location: New York
- Virtual/Live: Virtual now, live eventually
ONCE UPON A REALITY PRODUCTIONS
- Representative: Erika Jenko (PM)
- Mission: I create original plays focused on themes of mental health that typically put children at the forefront of the adventure. With a goal of creating more cinematic theatre, my focus is to create stories that focus on characters living with anxiety, OCD, and depression (among others) to build a community of acceptance and support. Making theatre that is made for all ages, and creating stories that can truly speak to children with intelligence- Erika Jenko (erikajenko.com)
- Casting needs: Casting for an original play seeking men & women 20's-30's to portray children. Also building files for the future.
- Contact info: N/A
- Location: Chicago
- Virtual/live: Planning ahead for live performance
PLANET CONNECTIONS
- Representative: Glory Bowen (AM + PM)
- Mission: www.planetconnections.org
- Casting needs: Yes - interested mainly in NYC performers in their 20's to early '30s
- Contact info: Will provide after audition
- Location: NYC
- Virtual/Live: Virtual now, live eventually
PRISM STAGE COMPANY
- Representative: Judith Estrine (AM)
- Mission: Prism Stage Company is a not-for-profit theater company with a mission of promoting professional theater artists over age 40. In Fall 2019 we produced our first fully realized live theater performance and prior to that countless staged readings, utilizing Actors Studio talent. Currently, are having great success with hour-long Zoom performances and are working on completing an exciting new musical, Sewing The Dream.
- Casting Needs: Operating on two levels: building files for actors (m/f) over 40/ Looking to cast singers (m/f) in age categories 20-50 for a musical in progress.
- Contact Info: Will provide after audition
- Location: East Coast
- Virtual/Live: Virtual now, live eventually
PULSE ENSEMBLE THEATRE
- Representative: Brian Richardson (AM + PM)
- Mission: Pulse Ensemble Theatre is dedicated to making the
Classics accessible and exciting to the youth of today.
Pulse is committed to multi-ethnic casting.
Pulse is committed to taking an active role in its community, to being a nurturing and developing ground for audiences, and actors in New York City, and to providing free outreach programs.
Pulse is committed to presenting new works by or that deal with women’s experiences—particularly focusing on the mature woman. - Casting Needs: Building files. AEA, non-AEA, ethnically diverse
- Contact Info: brian@pulseensembletheatre.org
- Location: New York, NY
- Virtual / Live: Virtual mostly for now (Zoom), and live eventually.
RIPPLE EFFECTS ARTISTS
- Representative: Jessica Jennings (AM)
- Contact Info: Will provide after audition
SPOKEN WORD ENTERTAINMENT
- Representative: David Stamps – Writer/Producer (AM)
- Mission: My name is David Stamps. I’m a Writer/Producer casting a new play entitled, “The Black Bullet Dichotomy.” It’s written entirely in poetry. It’s one poet’s existential exploration of the precarious relationship the black man has with the bullet in America. Spoken World Entertainment is a multi-media company specializing in poetic content.
- Casting Needs: Looking for a black male lead (poet) 19-24 black female lead (poet & singer) 19-24. Poet/ some movement/ vocalizing to song.Contact Info: Will provide after audition
- Location: EST
- Virtual / Live: Virtual rehearsal and then a produced video.
SUNDOG THEATRE
- Representative: Susan Fenley – Executive Director (AM)
- Mission: Sundog Theatre, for 19 years, has been a Staten Island-based performing arts organization that produces and commissions non-union shows, some original, some standard. We also tour 2 shows yearly to large venues (500+ seats) in the tri-state area and MD. I am the executive director who produces the shows and works casting with our shows' directors.
- Casting Needs: Looking for actors who 1) will travel to Staten Island to perform 2) will tour the NY tri-state area for paid TYA performances 3) have written or can perform in one-person 45-minute historic character shows 4) can do future shows with us
- Contact Info: Will provide after audition
- Location: New York, NY
- Virtual / Live: Planning ahead for live performance. Virtual now, and live eventually in NYC and tri-state area
TRU VOICES PLAY SERIES
- Representatives: Benny Lumpkins Jir., Coolidge Harris II, Stephanie Pope Lofgren (AM + PM), Lloyd Khaner (AM + PM), David Beardsley (AM + PM), Iben Cenholt (AM + PM), Jesica Garrou (AM + PM), Evan Bernardin
- Contact Info: Will provide after audition
TWICE ON SATURDAY PRODUCTIONS LLC
- Representative: Bill DeSimone (AM)
- Mission: Twice on Saturday produces new musicals and plays.
- Casting needs: Specific needs. Casting for a scripted musical with improv elements. The show is scheduled for Bloomington Playwrights Project in December 2021, with plans for a mini-tour in early 2022, NYC in late 2022.
- Contact info: billdesimone@gmail.com
- Location: East Coast
- Virtual/live: Planning ahead for live performance
vMHF THEATRICALS
- Representative: Gerald vanHeerden (AM)
- Mission: vMHF’s core values are to unlock, explore and give voice to the “whole” nature of each individual’s mind, body and spirit through the theater arts and this act. To define and explore the consciousness within the soul. Putting consciousness into a tangible practice through a shared story.
- Casting needs: Building files for the future
- Contact info: Will provide after audition
- Location: New York
- Virtual/live: Virtual and NYC
WACKO MUNDO PRODUCTIONS
- Representative: Mark Butler – Producer/Writer (AM + PM)
- Mission: Wacko Mundo creates and produces original plays, musicals, and podcasts that usually feature deceptively complicated, dysfunctional personal journeys that are cloaked in crazy comedy, wild satire, and heightened reality.
- Casting Needs: AEA, non-AEA, ethnically diverse, musical theater, improv trained, good with comedy, Stand-up comedy experience; cabaret and/or concert experience.
- Contact Info: Will provide after audition
- Location: New York, NY
- Virtual / Live: Virtual now, and live eventually. I have several projects coming up, including podcast pilots, a reading of a new original musical, and a cabaret presentation of an already existing play, "Ugly Christmas Sweater, The Musical". I also would like to build up my files.
WEST OF CENTER PRODUCTIONS
- Representative: Joe Jatcko – Producer (AM)
- Mission: In a time when simply telling the truth doesn't have the impact we might like or expect, surrealism might be the most effective tool for those who might otherwise be truth-tellers. By showing the world back at itself with all its beauty, decay, and paradox, we seek to arrive at a new kind of truth that can survive in a time of deceit.
- Casting Needs: non-AEA, improv trained, good with comedy
- Contact Info: Will provide after audition
- Location: EST
- Virtual / Live: Planning ahead for live performance, most likely outdoors
WRITE ACT REPERTORY
- Representative: John Lant – Producer/Director (AM + PM), Tamra Pica (AM + PM)
- Mission: Write Act Repertory is a membership-based organization of over 100 volunteers whose artist members include Writers, Actors, Directors, Designers, and Technical personnel. Write Act Rep specializes and is dedicated to the development of original plays, lesser-known works by established writers, adaptations of classical-themed materials, and musicals. Write Act Rep also produces rarely seen works.
- Casting Needs: Building files. non-AEA, ethnically diverse, classically trained, musical theater, improv trained, good with comedy
- Contact Info: Will provide after audition
- Location: EST
- Virtual / Live: Planning ahead for live performances. Zoom, Theatre in LA and in NYC
AGENTS/MANAGERS/CASTING DIRECTORS
BONAFIDE AND EMERGING ARTISTS
- Representative: Albert Bramante (AM + PM)
- Mission: We are a full-service inclusive talent agency representing actors for film, television, theater, commercial, print, and voice-over.
- Casting needs: Building files for the future
- Contact info: albert@BEartists.com
- Location: New York
- Virtual/Live: Mostly virtual for now
BRIGHTS ARTISTS MANAGEMENT
- Representative: Bobby Holder – Talent Manager (AM)
- Mission: Bobby Holder is a talent manager at Bright Artists Management, a boutique management company representing a select roster of actors for TV/film, voice-over, radio, live events, commercial, print, and theatre.
- Casting Needs: Looking for actors to represent across the board. AEA, non-AEA, ethnically diverse, classically trained, musical theater, improv trained, good with comedy
- Contact Info: Will provide after audition
- Location: New York, NY
- Virtual / Live: Virtual now, and live eventually. Film, TV, Theatre, Commercials, etc.
HELENE GALEK CASTING
- Representative: Helene Galek (PM)
- Mission: I am an Independent Casting Director, specializing in the low-budget indie arena. I have cast short films, full-length features, readings, straight plays, musicals, live revues, and web series.
- Casting needs: Building files for the future; possible musical film and short film in the works.
- Contact info: helenegalekcasting@gmail.com
- Location: New York City
- Virtual/live: Virtual now, eventually live
MKA CASTING
- Representative: Bob Kale (AM + PM)
- Mission: Broadway includes— Souvenir, King Hedley II, An Inspector Calls, A Tale Of Two Cities, Little Women-The Musical, The Who's Tommy, Titanic-The Musical, The Life, Jekyll & Hyde, The Scarlet Pimpernel. Tours include—The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas starring Ann-Margret, Barry Manilow's Copacabana, Nunsense (25th Anniversary Tour), Bring in da Noise, Bring in da Funk starring Savion Glover; Television includes—Elmo’s World: Happy Holidays!, PBS Sesame Street, As The World Turns, Sally Hemmings (NY Casting). Feature Film includes—NY Casting for Jack & Jill, You Don't Mess With The Zohan, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, Beavis and Butthead Do America, The Quest for Camelot, Looney Tunes: Back in Action, Big Daddy, Little Nicky.
- Casting needs: Building files for the future
- Contact info: Will provide after audition
- Location: New York
- Virtual/live: Virtual now
SCOTT POWERS STUDIOS
- Representative: Scott Powers (AM + PM)
- Mission: Scott Powers Studios, est. in 1988, casts for film, TV, commercials, print, corporate videos, hosting, and the Internet. All ethnicities, ages. Union, non-union. Represented and non-represented actors. SAG signatory; member Better Business Bureau, official participant of "Made in NY" program through Mayor's Office of Media & Entertainment.
- Casting needs: Has specific casting needs and building files for the future
- Contact info: Will provide after audition
- Location: East Coast
- Virtual/live: Virtual now, live eventually
SW ARTISTS AGENCY
- Representative: Valerie Adami (AM + PM)
- Mission: SW Artists is a NY-based boutique agency representing actors age 5 to 100 for film/TV/Theater submitting on projects throughout the US and Canada.
- Casting needs: Always looking for new talent
- Contact info: Will provide after audition
- Location: New York City
- Virtual/live: Virtual now, live eventually
TAMRA PICA CASTING
- Representative: Tamra Pica (AM + PM)
- Casting Needs: We are currently casting plays/musicals and a film in NY and LA to be opening Off Broadway, LA Theater and NY Film production opening throughout the summer and into the fall.
- Contact Info: Will provide after audition
- Location: LA, NY
- Virtual/Live: Planning ahead for live theater
WC CASTING
- Representative: Wayne Chang (AM)
- Mission: Wayne Chang is an independent Casting Director based in New York City. Two of his recent independent feature films “Anchor Baby” and “We Are Living Things” premiered at the 2020 Shanghai International Film Festival. Other Feature Film credits include: In a New York Minute (starring Ludi Lin from Aquaman and Celia Au of Wu Assassins, currently screening at festivals globally), LA & NY casting for Finding Mr. Right (Chinese Director, Xiao Lu Xue), Mojin-The Lost Legend (Chinese IMAX 3D Feature), as well as additional casting for “Life of Pi” (Taiwanese Director, Ang Lee).; Short Films include: “Pulse” (2019 LA Film Festival Winner for Best Director, Actress, Actor, and LGBTQ Film), “Doorstep” (2019 Golden Door International Festival Selection), “If the Trees Could Talk “ (2015 Cannes Short Film Selection), “The Wreck” (2014 Cannes Short Film Selection), “Love Express” and “Lost and Found.” Wayne also cast print, commercial, and new media campaigns; clients include Cadillac, Bank of America, Budweiser, ScentBird, Vivo Mobile, and Poseidon Apparel, etc. He started his casting career in 2008 at Yangtze Rep Theatre of America, one of the few non-profit organizations that continue to produce Chinese/English, Bilingual productions, promoting works of artists from Asian countries. Wayne continues to serve as the resident Casting Director, as well as the Artistic Director for the 2015 and 2016 seasons' theatrical productions. www.wccasting.com
- Casting needs: Currently building file for actors who identify in LGBTQ+ community, as well as Non-Binary, and FTM transgender performers for TWO upcoming film projects.
- Contact info: wccasting@gmail.com
- Location: East Coast
- Virtual/live: Mostly virtual now, planning ahead for live performance
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THEATER COMPANIES AND PRODUCERS
103rd STREET PRODUCTIONS
- Representative: Alex Goldberg (AM)
- Mission: 103rd Street Productions produces original content for stage, screen, and television. They have been produced, screened, or staged on six continents. Their award-winning feature Closure is available on Amazon, Tubi, Roku, GooglePlay, and YouTube. Check out 103rdStreetProd.com for more information.
- Casting needs: We have occasional Zoom readings and are building files for the future.
- Contact info: info@103rdstreetprod.com
- Location: Burbank, California
- Virtual/live: Zoom and live, although nothing is scheduled live at the moment.
ABINGDON THEATRE CO
- Representative: Chad Austin, artistic director (AM + PM)
- Mission: The company provides a safe home where playwrights, directors, and actors can collaborate within a supportive and nurturing environment. We search for stories about the human experience that reflect our social, political, historical, and cultural diversity. We are acutely aware of the theatre’s power to unite disparate population groups through stories about common human interests, and we strive to shed light on a variety of perspectives.
- Casting needs: open
- Contact info: will provide after audition
- Location: NYC; producing for virtual and live performance
- Virtual/live: Virtual now, live eventually
AFFOUMADO, SAM
- Representative: Sam Affoumado (Producer/Playwright/Director) (AM)
- Mission: most recently produced and directed an excerpt on Instagram from his docudrama, The Panic Defense, for Pride Plays (Pieces) co-produced by Michael Urie and Playbill Magazine. His short play, Peanut Butter Patty, was a semi-finalist in the 37th Annual Samuel French OOB Short Play Festival. His one-act play, One-Way Ticket, was presented at the William Inge Theater Festival, KS (2018). His plays have been performed in NC, Washington, DC, and New York. Published work: The Bully’s Eye, (2015), More 10-Minute Plays for Teens, (Applause Theatre & Cinema Books.) Upcoming Productions (2021) include: The Finalist at the Emerging Artists New Works Festival (Virtual or live TBD) and The Flogsta Scream, (live) at the Wild Project (NY) for the International Human Rights Arts Festival. www.samaffoumado.com
- Casting needs: Adding to my files for future casting and specifically casting for a live performance in December 2021 at the Wild Project (NYC) and possible virtual performance in late fall 2021. Specifically looking for male 20s and Latinx female 20s. Also looking for BIPOC actors of all ages; older actors (male, female) 60+
- Contact info: saffoumado@gmail.com
- Location: New York
- Virtual/live: Planning ahead for live performance
AMERICAN RENAISSANCE THEATRE COMPANY
- Representative: Fran Handman (PM)
- Contact Info: Will provide after audition
ANTONIA ARTS, INC.
- Representative: Scarlett Antonia (AM + PM)
- Mission: Antonia Arts Inc is a 501c3 not-for-profit based out of Peekskill for the last 20 years Productions have mostly been family Entertainment at the Paramount. Theater in Peekskill We believe in diversity and bridging communication gaps with the arts as a common ground. Our shows usually have all ages with community actors as well as equity professionals. The Paramount is a historic theater and sets over 1,000.and our short runs have been to sold-out houses. In the past, Antonia Arts and Scarlett Antonia have done productions in NYC at the Kaye Playhouse, John J, Merkin 'Concert Hall, Palace Theater, Rose Theater, Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, etc.
- Casting needs: A original show based on The Wizard of Oz/ Dorothy's journey home - also future shows & understudies needed.
- Contact info: will provide after audition
- Location: Peekskill, New York
- Virtual/live: Virtual, planning ahead for live performance
BANSHEE - AN APPALACHIAN MUSICAL
- Representative: Macah Coates (AM + PM)
- Mission: I am the creator of BANSHEE - An Appalachian Musical. The musical is a fantasy/horror/drama. The ensemble is constantly used as the voices of the dead. The actors must not be afraid of gritty, powerful subject matter. The play deals with drug/substance abuse, sexual assault, class issues, female empowerment, labor unions, and family breakdown.
- Casting needs: The actors play multiple roles as well as sing in the ensemble. I am looking for people who can move well/dance/trapeze/sing in choral arrangement/play instruments (especially guitar/banjo/fiddle/percussion). The Greek Chorus of women and the coal miner ghosts make up all age ranges and types. The second act characters are high school kids and have a rock band, so any male that plays rock music is a plus. Lead roles must be able to belt and sing rock/soul.
- Contact info: Will provide after audition
- Location: East Coast
- Virtual/live: Mostly virtual for now
THE BLACK COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO - BROADWAY BOUND THEATRE FESTIVAL
- Representative: Michele R. Hampton (PM)
- Mission: I am the composer-lyricist and producer for the upcoming Broadway Bound Theatre Festival production of THE BLACK COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO.
- Casting needs: Specific casting needs: 4 Women, 8 Men
- Contact info: contactmrhampton@gmail.com
- Location: Crozier, VA
- Virtual/live: Planning ahead for live performance
BLAKEAVE PRODUCTIONS
- Representative: Natasha Cobb (AM)
- Mission: I'm planning to produce a 5 person full-length play to a live audience once theaters reopen.
- Casting needs: Building files for the future
- Contact info: will provide after audition
- Location: New York
- Virtual/live: Planning ahead for live performance
BRAZEN LIGHT THEATER COMPANY
- Representative: Cris Eli Blak (PM)
- Mission: Challenging ingrained prejudices through subversive theatrical productions and drama therapy outreach programs.
Through new plays and reworked classics, arts education and drama therapy outreach programs, we endeavor to spotlight artists and advocate for communities that have been silenced and exploited in American theater.
- Casting Needs: Building files
- Contact Info: N/A
- Location: New York, NY
- Virtual/Live: Planning ahead for live performance
BREAK A LEG PRODUCTIONS
- Representative: Valerie Adami (AM)
- Mission: I am casting for Break A Leg Production in New York City. I am gathering names of actors to participate in our new season. Mostly plays with all types of actors. In the past, we have presented these works on our website.
- Casting needs: Has specific casting needs and is building files for the future
- Contact info: Will provide after audition
- Location: New York City
- Virtual/live: Virtual now, planning ahead for live performance
COOPER JORDAN ENTERTAINMENT & DOWN UNDER LLC
- Representative: Cooper Jordan (AM + PM)
- Mission: Cooper Jordan is a New York Producer of Live Entertainment for New York, Atlantic City, and National Touring Productions. Cooper has base offices in New York & Atlantic City as well as an office in Orlando, FL. Down Under LLC is a Live Entertainment LLC managed by Rod Gill of NYC Hack Productions and Cooper Jordan.
- Casting needs: N/A
- Contact info: will provide after audition
- Location: East Coast
- Virtual/live: Planning ahead for live performance
CREATIVEEQUILIBRIUM
- Representative: Marlene Taber – Director/Choreographer (AM + PM)
- Mission: I've directed, choreographed, and taught in universities in the USA, Ukraine, Russia,
China, and Bangkok. Have produced shows for the Peace Corps in Ukraine, directed shows for the USA Air force, and have choreographed concerts in Beijing.
NYC Recently: THE LONELY MACHINE (Jules Feiffer) for an Artificial Intelligence exhibit at Butler Library, Columbia University 1920- 21. Prior, a reading of GIDEON (Paddy Chayefsky); produced a Dramatists' Guild reading of SHEILA & ANGELO; choreographed, RENEWAL (Michael Antin); and directed/choreographed MADAME BOVARY; A FOR ADULTERY; and MOSES, MY LOVE (Paul Dick). - Casting Needs: Seeking actors for a short, dark comedy and singers for a musical. AEA, non AEA, ethnically diverse, classically trained, musical theater, improv trained, good with comedy, Talent
- Contact Info: N/A
- Location: Manhattan (Inwood)
- Virtual / Live: Virtually mostly for now. 1)Possibly pay-per-view ZOOM; 2) a combination of audio and visual media for international distribution
DIRTY LAUNDRY THEATRE
- Representative: Ron Orlovsky – Head of Outreach (PM)
- Mission: Dirty Laundry Theatre is a New York City-based theatre production company, founded by Israeli-American artists. Our company seeks to raise consciousness, encourage a broad discussion, and challenge the status quo through exploration and embracement of cultural differences. We do so by shedding light on human angels, bringing to life narratives which are not typically represented in popular culture.
- Casting Needs: AEA, non-AEA, ethnically diverse, good with comedy
- Contact Info: ron@dirtylaundrytheatre.org, maera@dirtylaundrytheatre.org
- Location: EST
- Virtual / Live: Planning ahead for live performance. Virtual now, and live eventually in NYC
DOUBLE PLAY CONNECTIONS
- Representative: Jane Dubin (PM)
- Mission: I am a producer of new works
- Casting Needs: Specific casting needs and building files for the future
- Contact Info: N/A
- Location: NY
- Virtual/Live: to be determined
FILMUS, INC.
- Representative: Ben Goldstein - President (AM + PM)
- Mission: Filmus, Inc. produces films, theater, and music productions.
- Casting Needs: AEA, non-AEA, ethnically diverse, classically trained, musical theater, improv trained, good with comedy
- Contact Info: bengoldseinl@aol.com
- Location: EST
- Virtual / Live: Planning ahead for live performances upon the re-opening of various rehearsal spaces and theaters
FIRE ISLAND, THE MUSICAL
- Representative: Jarlath Jacobs, Fred Mann (AM + PM)
- Mission: I've written book and lyrics for Fire Island, the musical and Miracolo, the musical.
- Casting needs: An older woman, thirty somethings - mixed race and sexuality - cast of 10 or more
- Contact Info: Will provide after audition
- Location: Possibly Fire Island this August for a staged reading
- Virtual/Live: Virtual now, live eventually
EN AVANT PRODUCTIONS
- Representative: Jack Feldstein – Filmmaker/Animator/Writer (AM)
- Mission: I am a playwright/musical book writer and animator. So I create theater and animation films. More info here... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Feldstein
- Casting Needs: Musical theater
- Contact Info: jack.feldstein@gmail.com
- Location: New York, NY
- Virtual / Live: Planning ahead for live performances
GARROU, JESICA
- Representative: Jesica Garrou (AM + PM)
- Mission: Creating and Producing Collaborative Performances that push the limits of technology, talent, and thought.
- Casting needs: Building files for the future
- Contact info: jesica@jesicagarrou.com
- Location: Maine, U.S.
- Virtual/live: Virtual now, live eventually
HME PRODUCTIONS
- Representative: Neil Graves (AM + PM)
- Mission: We write and produce theatre including "Thank You For Taking My Call," an Off-Off B'way political play that ran in Greenwich Village in 2019. Presently, we have two projects in development, a drama (4M/1W) and a musical (4M/3W).
- Casting needs: Building files
- Contact info: ngpostman@aol.com
- Location: East Coast
- Virtual/live: Planning ahead for live performance
HUDSON RIVER REPERTORY COMPANY, INC.
- Representative: Laurie Eliscu (AM + PM)
- Mission: Hudson River Rep presents and develops highly entertaining yet thought-provoking plays and musicals, both published and new, with an emphasis on lesser-known works that are worthy of more exposure. We are open to combining both professionals and community talent, actors of diverse backgrounds, and including strong roles for women - both on stage and in the production process! Past performances have taken place in both NYC and Westchester County. For more information: www.HudsonRiverRep.org
- Casting needs: Preparing for a future concert reading of "Spirits of Sleepy Hollow" - a new musical combining TWO Washington Irving ghost tales!! Need musical talent and comedic actors... l also need some children who sing well - and who are delightful direct!
- Contact info: HudsonRiverRep@gmail.com
- Location: New York City
- Virtual/live: Planning ahead for live performance
JLS CREATIVE SERVICES, LLC
- Representative: Jeffery Segal – Producer/Writer/Director (AM + PM)
- Mission: Author of two developing new musicals, currently being revised with intent to do new readings soon.
- Casting Needs: Seeking all roles for future online reading and eventual live presentation. Both leading players and character actor/singers. Ethnically diverse, musical theater, good with comedy
- Contact Info: Will provide after audition
- Location: Chicago (CST)
- Virtual / Live: Virtual now, and live eventually. Zoom until further notice.
JOHN W. ENGEMAN THEATER AT NORTHPORT
- Representative: Vic DiMonda – Assoc. Producing Director (PM)
- Mission: The John W. Engeman Theater is Long Island’s premier year-round professional theater, casting its actors directly from the New York Tri-State Area talent pool. Featuring stadium-style seating, state-of-the-art lighting and sound, and The Green Room Piano Bar and Lounge. Opening its doors in 2007, the Engeman Theater has organized 63 Main Stage Productions of some of Broadway’s finest musicals and plays. We have also proudly opened our doors for numerous special events and fundraisers for various organizations.
- Casting Needs: Planning ahead for live performances. AEA, Non-AEA, Classically trained, ethnically diverse, Good with Comedy, Dancers
- Contact Info: Will provide after audition
- Location: Long Island, NY
- Virtual / Live: Expanding casting files for future performances
KILLING KOMPANY, THE
- Representative: Jon Avner (PM)
- Mission: Since 1993, we have performed interactive murder mystery and game shows throughout the country, from coast to coast, for public and private events.
- Casting needs: Have specific casting needs and building files for the future
- Contact info: Will provide after audition
- Location: New York
- Virtual/live: Virtual, planning ahead for live performance
MACDUFFIE, NOEL
- Representative: Stephen Boulhusa (AM)
- Mission: Casting for Broadway Bound Theater Festival show Eddie Doran's Deal. Sept 24 - 29
- Casting Needs: Non-AEA
- Contact Info: nmacduffie@gmail.com, Stephen.boulhosa@gmail.com
- Location: New York (EST)
- Virtual / Live: Planning ahead for live performance
MADAME CURIE THE MUSICAL
- Representative: David Kurkowski (AM + PM)
- Mission: I'm the writer/composer of Madame Curie, a prize-winning musical about the famous scientist. Madame Curie has had two staged readings and several on-line readings. I'm looking forward to a regional theatre production in 2022.
- Casting needs: Ideally, the cast will be multi-ethnic. I need approximately 6-10 actors. One could be an adult female actor who is capable of playing a 12-year-old.
- Contact Info: Will provide after audition
- Virtual/Live: Planning ahead for live performance
MIND THE GAP THEATRE
- Representative: Paula D’Alessandris (AM + PM)
- Mission: Mind The Gap Theatre is NYC's premiere British theatre company. We present new works by writers from the UK. Since the pandemic started we have moved online with our HOUSEBOUND series of monologues. This series is open to writers and actors from anywhere in the world. Post-pandemic we hope to continue this series while returning to our mission for live theatre.
- Casting needs: Currently looking for actors to participate in the HOUSEBOUND series (all types esp. BIPOC actors). We are building files for the future and would be especially interested in actors from the UK for those future live shows.
- Contact info: Will provide after audition
- Location: New York City
- Virtual/live: Virtual now, live eventually
MOVING ARTS COMMUNICATION
- Representative: Geoff Lucas – Writer/Producer (PM)
- Mission: We are writing, and hoping to develop, an original historical musical set in Northern California in 1846. At this time, we are looking for 7-8 singer/actors, male and female to workshop the script and songs either remotely or in-person when virus conditions improve, in the North San Francisco Bay Area. We are looking for a Director and dramaturg to polish the plot and advise on creative direction. Existing demos and music are available now.
- Casting Needs: Musical theater
- Contact Info: Will provide after audition
- Location: San Francisco Bay, CA
- Virtual / Live: Planning ahead for live performance.
NEW TUNE ENTERTAINMENT
- Representative: Larry Daggett (AM + PM)
- Mission: New Tune Entertainment develops new musicals about ordinary people thrust into extraordinary situations. All our projects are designed to make the audience laugh while simultaneously questioning their beliefs. We attempt to use humor to address the most pressing issues of the day in order to move forward to a more peaceful and productive tomorrow. If you like new stories told in an unusual musical format, stories that will challenge your mind while ticking your heart, stories which will make you sing as well as think, then visit www.NewTuneEntertainment.com
- Casting needs: I'm looking for ethnically diverse actors who appear to be of high school age for a new musical that is currently in development.
- Contact info: Larry@LarryDaggett.com
- Location: New York City
- Virtual/live: Virtual now, planning ahead for live performance
NEW YORKA ARTISTS UNLIMITED
- Representative: Court Sweeting – Vice President (AM)
- Mission: Bringing live theater to under-served audiences of all ages in the five boroughs of New York City. New York Artists performs outdoors in parks, recreation centers, senior centers, public schools, and nursing homes, and wherever our constituents gather.
- Casting Needs: non-AEA, ethnically diverse, musical theater, good with comedy
- Contact Info: Will provide after audition
- Location: New York, NY
- Virtual / Live: Zoom for now, Planning ahead for live performances
NEW YORK NEW WORKS THEATRE FESTIVAL
- Representative: Gene Fisch (AM)
- Mission: Several colleagues / close friends of mine produce theatre for Off Broadway and Broadway and we regularly lament on difficulties in finding talent. Today, I am Executive Producing a show at an 1,100 seat theatre and we are casting. Also founded the New York New Works Theatre Festival and the writers are always seeking talent. Simply, I absolutely love the arts and aim to help artists of all kinds.
- Casting Needs: Specific needs now
- Contact Info: Will provide after audition
- Location: New York
- Virtual/Live: Planning ahead for live performance
“OH DEAR, CAMILLE”
- Representative: Rhonda Lageyre (AM + PM)
- Mission: I am a book writer/lyricist with a full-length musical called 'Oh Dear, Camille' ready for readings (its first developmental reading will be with ETC on June 24.) I am hoping to be able to cast the show by attending these auditions. There are 10 roles to be cast. The lead character is written as a female in her early 50's. There are 20-somethings in the show as well, and one woman in her 70s-80s. A couple of the roles presently are written as French males, so accents are welcome.
- Casting needs: My immediate need is for a cast of 10 to do an ETC Thursday reading of my show, 'Oh Dear, Camille' on June 24th. I will want to follow up with a well-executed virtual presentation, so I will be building files for the future as well.
- Contact info: Will provide after audition
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Virtual/live: Virtual now, live eventually
ONCE UPON A REALITY PRODUCTIONS
- Representative: Erika Jenko (PM)
- Mission: I create original plays focused on themes of mental health that typically put children at the forefront of the adventure. With a goal of creating more cinematic theatre, my focus is to create stories that focus on characters living with anxiety, OCD, and depression (among others) to build a community of acceptance and support. Making theatre that is made for all ages, and creating stories that can truly speak to children with intelligence- Erika Jenko (erikajenko.com)
- Casting needs: Casting for an original play seeking men & women 20's-30's to portray children. Also building files for the future.
- Contact info: Will provide after audition
- Location: Chicago
- Virtual/live: Planning ahead for live performance
OSPARATIONS
- Representative: June Rachelson-Ospa (AM)
- Mission: I've been writing musicals since the early 80's. Written many musical comedies for family audiences as well as dramas and thrillers. My shows have been performed in NYC, Texas, Europe, New Jersey. This year I worked on a Virtual TV show as well. I've also written shows that embody socially important issues ie: Bullying, cancer, etc.
- Casting needs: Building files for the future
- Contact info: Will provide after audition
- Location: East Coast
- Virtual/live: Virtual now
PARK THEATRE
- Representative: Eric Sirota - Writer/Composer in Residence (AM + PM)
- Mission: Write and develop new musicals
- Casting Needs: non-AEA, classically trained, musical theater, ethnically diverse is of interest, but not a 'requirement' of any actor
- Contact Info: Will provide after audition
- Location: NJ
- Virtual / Live: Planning ahead for live performances
PULSE ENSEMBLE THEATRE
- Representative: Brian Richardson (AM + PM), Alexa Kelly – Artistic Director/Executive Producer (PM)
- Mission: Pulse Ensemble Theatre is dedicated to making the
Classics accessible and exciting to the youth of today.
Pulse is committed to multi-ethnic casting.
Pulse is committed to taking an active role in its community, to being a nurturing and developing ground for audiences, and actors in New York City, and to providing free outreach programs.
Pulse is committed to presenting new works by or that deal with women’s experiences—particularly focusing on the mature woman. - Casting Needs: Building files. AEA, non-AEA, ethnically diverse
- Contact Info: alexa@pulseensembletheatre.org
- Location: New York, NY
- Virtual / Live: Virtual mostly for now (Zoom), and live eventually.
SACRED GROUND PRODUCTIONS LLC
- Representative: Cynthia Stephens (AM + PM)
- Mission: Founder of a company focusing on African American culture and stories. I believe that in order to be represented accurately, we must write and tell our own stories.
- Casting needs: Working on a monologue project for now.
- Contact info: Will provide after audition
- Location: East Coast
- Virtual/live: Virtual now, live eventually
TRU VOICES PLAY SERIES
- Representatives: Benny Lumpkins Jir., Coolidge Harris II, Stephanie Pope Lofgren (AM + PM), Lloyd Khaner (AM + PM), David Beardsley (AM + PM), Iben Cenholt (AM + PM), Jesica Garrou (AM + PM), Evan Bernardin
- Contact Info: Will provide after audition
TWICE ON SATURDAY PRODUCTIONS, LLC
- Representative: Bill DeSimone (AM + PM)
- Mission: Twice on Saturday produces new musicals and plays.
- Casting needs: Specific needs. Casting for a scripted musical with improv elements. The show is scheduled for Bloomington Playwrights Project in December 2021, with plans for a mini-tour in early 2022, NYC in late 2022.
- Contact info: billdesimone@gmail.com
- Location: East Coast
- Virtual/live: Planning ahead for live performance
WRITE ACT REPERTORY
- Representative: John Lant – Producer/Director (AM + PM), Tamra Pica (AM + PM)
- Mission: Write Act Repertory is a membership-based organization of over 100 volunteers whose artist members include Writers, Actors, Directors, Designers, and Technical personnel. Write Act Rep specializes and is dedicated to the development of original plays, lesser-known works by established writers, adaptations of classical-themed materials, and musicals. Write Act Rep also produces rarely seen works.
- Casting Needs: Building files. non-AEA, ethnically diverse, classically trained, musical theater, improv trained, good with comedy
- Contact Info: Will provide after audition
- Location: EST
- Virtual / Live: Planning ahead for live performances. Zoom, Theatre in LA and in NYC
AGENTS/MANAGERS/CASTING DIRECTORS
AAG TALENT
- Representative: Deborah Dotoli – Owner / Talent Manager (AM + PM)
- Mission: New York City Talent Manager representing Union and Non-Union Actors in film, television, theater, commercial, print, and voice over
- Casting Needs: Always interested in new talent. AEA, non-AEA, ethnically diverse, classically trained, musical theater, improv trained, good with comedy
- Contact Info: aagtalentmanagement@gmail.com
- Location: New York, NY
- Virtual / Live: Expanding casting files for future performances
BONAFIDE AND EMERGING ARTISTS
- Representative: Albert Bramante (AM + PM)
- Mission: We are a full-service inclusive talent agency representing actors for film, television, theater, commercial, print, and voice-over.
- Casting needs: Building files for the future
- Contact info: albert@BEartists.com
- Location: New York
- Virtual/Live: Mostly virtual for now
CBU MANAGEMENT, INC.
- Representative: Susan Campochiaro Confrey - Owner, Talent Manager, Transformational - Coach Artist Development (PM)
- Mission: CBU Management, Inc. - Management - Coaching - Artist Development for Actors www.cbumanagementinc.com
- Casting Needs: Always looking for dedicated actors who work hard and are realistic about their careers. AEA, non-AEA, ethnically diverse, musical theater, improv trained, good with comedy, Good person who works well with others, first and foremost.
- Contact Info: Will provide after audition
- Location: New York, NY
- Virtual / Live: Virtual mostly for now. No performances.
HELENEGALEK CASTING
- Representative: Helene Galek (AM + PM)
- Mission: I am an Independent Casting Director, specializing in the low-budget indie arena. I have cast short films, full-length features, readings, straight plays, musicals, live revues, and web series.
- Casting needs: Building files for the future; possible musical film and short film in the works.
- Contact info: Will provide after audition
- Location: New York City
- Virtual/live: Virtual now, eventually live
MKA CASTING
- Representative: Bob Kale (AM + PM)
- Mission: Broadway includes— Souvenir, King Hedley II, An Inspector Calls, A Tale Of Two Cities, Little Women-The Musical, The Who's Tommy, Titanic-The Musical, The Life, Jekyll & Hyde, The Scarlet Pimpernel. Tours include—The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas starring Ann-Margret, Barry Manilow's Copacabana, Nunsense (25th Anniversary Tour), Bring in da Noise, Bring in da Funk starring Savion Glover; Television includes—Elmo’s World: Happy Holidays!, PBS Sesame Street, As The World Turns, Sally Hemmings (NY Casting). Feature Film includes—NY Casting for Jack & Jill, You Don't Mess With The Zohan, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, Beavis and Butthead Do America, The Quest for Camelot, Looney Tunes: Back in Action, Big Daddy, Little Nicky.
- Casting needs: Building files for the future
- Contact info: Will provide after audition
- Location: New York
- Virtual/live: Virtual now
ROBIN CARUS CASTING
- Representative: Robin Carus (AM)
- Mission: Robin Carus is a Webby, Hermes, and Davey Award-winning casting director specializing in theatre, film, television, commercials, and new media. She has spent over two decades fostering the growth of established and emerging actors and takes great pride in her global advocacy work and supporting and creating meaningful collaborations with performers and creative teams in the BIPOC, Queer, Neuro-Diverse, Body Diverse, Disabled, and Jewish communities.
- Casting needs: Building files
- Contact Info: Will provide after audition
- Location: NYC
- Virtual/Live: virtual now, planning ahead for live performance
SCOTT POWERS STUDIOS
- Representative: Scott Powers (AM + PM)
- Mission: Scott Powers Studios, est. in 1988, casts for film, TV, commercials, print, corporate videos, hosting, and the Internet. All ethnicities, ages. Union, non-union. Represented and non-represented actors. SAG signatory; member Better Business Bureau, official participant of "Made in NY" program through Mayor's Office of Media & Entertainment.
- Casting needs: Has specific casting needs and building files for the future
- Contact info: Will provide after audition
- Location: East Coast
- Virtual/live: Virtual now, live eventually
SW ARTISTS AGENCY
- Representative: Valerie Adami (AM)
- Mission: SW Artists is a NY-based boutique agency representing actors age 5 to 100 for film/TV/Theater submitting on projects throughout the US and Canada.
- Casting needs: Always looking for new talent
- Contact info: Will provide after audition
- Location: New York City
- Virtual/live: Virtual now, live eventually
WC CASTING
- Representative: Wayne Chang (AM + PM)
- Mission: Wayne Chang is an independent Casting Director based in New York City. Two of his recent independent feature films “Anchor Baby” and “We Are Living Things” premiered at the 2020 Shanghai International Film Festival. Other Feature Film credits include: In a New York Minute (starring Ludi Lin from Aquaman and Celia Au of Wu Assassins, currently screening at festivals globally), LA & NY casting for Finding Mr. Right (Chinese Director, Xiao Lu Xue), Mojin-The Lost Legend (Chinese IMAX 3D Feature), as well as additional casting for “Life of Pi” (Taiwanese Director, Ang Lee).; Short Films include: “Pulse” (2019 LA Film Festival Winner for Best Director, Actress, Actor, and LGBTQ Film), “Doorstep” (2019 Golden Door International Festival Selection), “If the Trees Could Talk “ (2015 Cannes Short Film Selection), “The Wreck” (2014 Cannes Short Film Selection), “Love Express” and “Lost and Found.” Wayne also cast print, commercial, and new media campaigns; clients include Cadillac, Bank of America, Budweiser, ScentBird, Vivo Mobile, and Poseidon Apparel, etc. He started his casting career in 2008 at Yangtze Rep Theatre of America, one of the few non-profit organizations that continue to produce Chinese/English, Bilingual productions, promoting works of artists from Asian countries. Wayne continues to serve as the resident Casting Director, as well as the Artistic Director for the 2015 and 2016 seasons' theatrical productions. www.wccasting.com
- Casting needs: Currently building file for actors who identify in LGBTQ+ community, as well as Non-Binary, and FTM transgender performers for TWO upcoming film projects.
- Contact info: wccasting@gmail.com
- Location: East Coast
- Virtual/live: Mostly virtual now, planning ahead for live performance
UNCONFIRMED INFORMATION
THE ACTOR'S PROJECT NYC
- Representative: Stephen Zuccaro – Co-Director
- Mission: The Actor's Project NYC is a showcase company that assists its members land agents and managers in film, tv & theatre
- Casting Needs: Building files. non-AEA, ethnically diverse, classically trained, musical theater, improv trained, good with comedy
- Contact Info: Will provide after audition
- Location: New York, NY
- Virtual / Live: Virtual now on Zoom, and live events eventually in NYC
MIXING IT UP PRODUCTIONS
- Representative: Fred Rohan-Vargas
- Mission: We are a multimedia entertainment company that develops, produces, and licenses intellectual properties in theater, music, and digital media.
- Casting needs: We are building our files
- Contact info: Will provide after audition
- Location: New York
MOUSEMUSE
- Representative: Ina Chadwick
- Contact Info: Will provide after audition
PHILADELPHIA THEATRE COMPANY
- Representative: Allison Fifield – Artistic Programs and Events Manager / Casting Director
- Mission: Philadelphia Theatre Company (PTC) is a leading regional theatre company that produces, develops, and presents entertaining and imaginative contemporary theatre focused on the American experience. PTC balances its Philadelphia roots with a national point of view that combines a taste for adventure with a dedication to new American plays and musicals.
- Casting Needs: AEA, ethnically diverse
- Contact Info: Will provide after audition
- Location: EST
- Virtual / Live: Planning ahead for live performance, Virtual now, and live eventually. Gathering talent with hopes to offer something once we firm up our season.
PHOENICIA PLAYHOUSE
- Representative: Beth Broun
- Mission: N/A
- Casting needs: Building files for the future and live performance
BOB LUKE STUDIOS
- Representative: Bob Luke – Casting Consultant
- Mission: Bob Luke has been in NYC for 40 years working as an actor, teacher, On-Set acting coach for major sitcoms and feature films, talent manager with clients on both coasts, and casting consultant. He has discovered and developed numerous A-list performers for Film, Television, and Broadway from many talent-based opportunities like the TRU events.
- Casting Needs: No specific requirements other than talent
- Contact Info: Will provide after audition
- Location: New York, NY
- Virtual / Live: Virtual now, and live eventually. Primarily film and television