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EXPIRES July 31 - Six O'Clock Studios is seeking strong tenor singers who can sing pop/rock style. Must be able to harmonize. This will be for immediate and 2024 opportunities." Rehearses four-six weeks prior to contract starting various dates throughout 2024. Pay $1000 plus, per week. Travel and board included. Flights to rehearsals and ship-covered. Seeking talent nationwide (United States). Seeking—Male Tenors, 20-40, Male tenors for high scale productions onboard luxury worldwide cruise lines. For consideration, include resumes/video links in the talet’s application application including availability. Send all material to: Casting@sixoclockstudios.com.
Luxury Cruise Contracts 2026 – Expires Dec. 31, 2026 - Six O'clock Studios is seeking versatile, triple-threat performers for upcoming contracts onboard luxury cruise lines worldwide. Performs throughout 2026 aboard worldwide cruises. Pay Rate: $16,000 - $36,000 flat rate (no duration provided) for Singers & Singers Who Can Dance; $16,000 - $32,000 flat rate (no duration provided) for Dancers Who Sing. Travel, accommodation, and food onboard included. Rehearsal accommodation provided. Seeking—Singers and Singers Who Can Dance: Lead, All Genders, 18-40; Strong pop/rock singers. Able to perform in six-eight shows a week. String singers who can dance: Must be able to have strong dance technique and able to dance as a group. Also able to sing lead vocals; Dancers Who Sing: Lead, All Genders, 18-35; Seeking strong dancers and dancers who sing must be able to sing lead and harmonize. Dancers must have strong technique and partner work. Seeking talent Worldwide. Apply via Backstage.com For consideration, submit a showreel showcasing talent.
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EQUITY, CLEVELAND PLAY HOUSE 2026-27 SEASON – JULY 27 – CHICAGO - Cleveland Play House is seeking Equity actors for principal roles in Cleveland Play House 2026-27 Season including: Private Lives (Noël Coward, playwright. Rehearsals begin Sept. 29, 2026; runs Oct. 24-Nov. 22, 2026 at Outcalt Theatre, Cleveland, OH. LORT D); Annie (Thomas Meehan, book; Charles Strouse, music; Martin Charnin, lyrics. Rehearsals begin Nov. 3, 2026; runs Nov. 28-Dec. 27, 2026 at Allen Theatre, Cleveland, OH. LORT C); The Da Vinci Code (Indiana Repertory Theatre, co-prod.; Dan Brown, author of the novel; Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel, adaptation; Rehearsals begin Aug. 29 in Indianapolis, IN and Jan. 23, 2027 in Cleveland, OH; runs Sept. 22-Oct. 18, 2026 at OneAmerica Financial Stage, Indianapolis, IN. LORT D and runs Feb. 5-28, 2027 at Allen Theatre, Cleveland, OH. LORT C); Working: A Musical (Studs Terkel, author of the book; Stephen Schwartz and Nina Faso, adaptation; Daniel C. Levine, localized format conception for ACT of CT; Craig Carnelia, Micki Grant, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mary Rodgers, Susan Birkenhead, Stephen Schwartz, and James Taylor, songs; Rehearsals begin March 9, 2027; runs April 3-May 2, 2027 at Outcalt Theatre, Cleveland, OH. LORT D). Rehearses and performs in Indianapolis, IN and Cleveland, OH. Rate: $889 - $1,114 / week. Seeking—Equity Actors: Lead. All Genders. 18+; for Annie – Seeking—"Oliver Warbucks:” 40s-50s, male identifying character, any race, a successful businessman with a warm heart. Rich, stiff-collared, bullish. Commanding stage presence with strong baritone. Vocal Range: B3-G-flat5; “Grace Farrell:” 20s-30s, female-identifying character, any race) - faithful secretary to Mr. Oliver Warbucks. Poised, sweet, and gentle. Commanding stage presence with strong soprano. Vocal Range: B-flat3-G5; “Miss Hannigan:” late 30s-early 50s, female-identifying character, any race, owner of an all-girls orphanage who hates children but is fond of liquor. Larger-than-life, brilliantly funny comic villain. Vocal Range: A3-F5; “Rooster Hannigan:” late 20s-early 30s, male-identifying character, any race, Hannigan's flashy, smooth-talking brother looking for a quick buck. Superb comedic timing. Strong physical characterization. Vocal Range: B3-G5; “Lily St. Regis:” 20s, female-identifying character, any race, Rooster's flashy, airheaded, and money-hungry girlfriend. Superb comedic timing, with a powerful, brassy belt. Vocal Range: B3-G5; “Bert Healy:” late 30s-50s, male-identifying character, any race; The ultimate radio personality who helps Annie search for her birth parents through his broadcast. Upbeat, charismatic, and fast-talking. Vocal Range: E4-G5; “Franklin Delano Roosevelt:” 40s-60s, male-identifying character, any race, the 32nd President of the United States and friend of Warbucks. Commanding, resonant, “Mid-Atlantic” speaking voice. Vocal Range: B-flat3 - G4; For this production, all roles, including principal and ensemble chorus positions, will be understudied. Note that auditions for child actors will take place at a later date; for Working: A Musical - ENSEMBLE: (20s-60s, all genders, all races) - Based on Studs Terkel’s best-selling novel of real interviews, exploring the lives with American workers, this revised version of Working will be set in Cleveland, Ohio. Seeking an ensemble of EIGHT (8) performers ages 18 and older with excellent singing skills to portray over 25 characters. Additionally, we are seeking TWO (2) performers as SWINGS for this production. Equity Principal Audition Jul 27, 2026 from 9AM-5PM CDT (Break, 1-2 PM) at Actors' Equity Association (Chicago Member Center, 557 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL, 60661). Seeking talent from Chicago, IL. EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided. Prepare either two brief contrasting monologues totaling no more than 3 minutes or a brief monologue and a brief song totaling no more than 3 minutes. An accompanist will be provided. Bring a hard copy of your headshot and resume stapled together.
'Enola Holmes' TIE Tour in Turkey - EXPIRES July 31 - Cloud Theatre is casting the theatre adaptation of Enola Holmes, for the Theatre in Education Tour in Turkey. There are three songs in the performance so singing is required. The age group of the audience is between 11 to 17. Rehearsals begin 7 Nov. (10 days of rehearsals) in Istanbul; runs two to three shows per day in various cities in Turkey. Note: Some show are at the same school. There are three songs in the performance. Pays $70/day for 49 days (weekends and holidays not included), with an additional Turkish Lira/day for food expenses. Breakfast will be covered the whole week and lunch will be provided during the weekdays. The company will provide roundtrip airfare for Europe and a one way ticket for the other continents, accommodation, and health insurance. Talent will be required to pay for their visa. Seeking—“Enola Holmes:” Lead, Female, 18-35; “Sherlock Holmes-The Viscount Tewkesbury:” Lead, Male, 18-35; “Mycroft Holmes-Linthorn:” Supporting, Male, 18-35. Seeking talent Worldwide. For consideration, visit http://cloudtheatre.net submit photos and an attached video of yourself singing.
Willy Wonka' TIE Tour in Turkey – EXPIRES July 31 - Cloud Theatre is casting their adaptation of Willy Wonka, for the Theatre in Education Tour in Turkey. There are three songs in the performance so singing is required. The age group of the audience is between 11 to 17. Synopsis: Young Willy Wonka's pockets are empty but his heart is full of chocolate dreams. He arrives in a city famous for its sweets and wants to open the best chocolate shop ever. But watch out. Mean Mr. Slugworth, a chocolate maker, wants to stop him. Even the hotel owner, Mr.Scrubbitt (not the most honest), seems to be helping Slugworth. But wait, Willy finds a friend, Noodle, at the hotel. Together, they won't give up on their dream chocolate shop. Rehearsals begin 7 Nov. (10 days of rehearsals) in Istanbul; runs two to three shows per day in various cities in Turkey. Note: Some show are at the same school. There are three songs in the performance. Pays $70/day for 49 days (weekends and holidays not included), with an additional Turkish Lira/day for food expenses. Breakfast will be covered the whole week and lunch will be provided during the weekdays. The company will provide roundtrip airfare for Europe and a one way ticket for the other continents, accommodation, and health insurance. Talent will be required to pay for their visa. Seeking—“Noodle:” Lead, Female, 18-35; “Willy Wonka:” Lead, Male, 18-35; “Mr. Scrubitt/Mr. Slugworth:” Supporting, Male, 18-35. Seeking talent Worldwide. For consideration, visit http://cloudtheatre.net submit photos and an attached video of yourself singing.
Les Miserables – EXPIRES August 1 – The Savannah Theatre is seeking a tenor singer-actor for the role of “Jean Val Jean” for Les Miserables. Rate: $3,500 flat rate. Rehearsals begin ASAP; runs Aug. 13 (7:30pM), Aug. 15 (3pm), Aug. 16 (3pm), Aug. 20 (7:30pm), Aug. 22 (7:30pm), Aug. 23 (3pm), Aug. 27 (7:30pm), Aug. 29 (3pm), Aug. 30 (3pm), Sep. 3 (7:30pm), Sep. 6 (3pm) at The Savannah Theatre, GA. Seeking talent from United States (Nationwide). Transportation, housing, per diem and car provided.
EQUITY, 'Rapunzel! Rapunzel!' – Fort Worth – August 1 - Casa Manana, Inc. is seeing Equity actors for roles in Rapunzel! Rapunzel! A Very Hairy Fairytale". All characters are strong singers of all genders, ethnicities, ages and types. Casa Mañana encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities and/or expressions, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition. Rehearsals begin Sept. 19; runs Oct. 2-18 at Casa Manana in Fort Worth, TX. Pays $658/wk. Equity TYA contract. Seeking—“Rapunzel:” Chorus / Ensemble. Female. 18+; A princess with extremely long hair who is trapped in a tower. She loves to sing and longs to be free. Equity Principal Audition Aug 1, 2026: 9am-5pm CDT (lunch 12-1pm) at Casa Manana (3101 W Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, TX, 76107-3042). Casa Manana Studios located directly behind the Theatre. Holding room - Studio B. An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition. To schedule an audition appointment, go to: https://signup.com/go/FSpkeUG. If you are unable to attend this in-person audition, you may submit a video audition. Prepare short song in style of show. Bring sheet music in the correct key, an accompanist will be provided but will not transpose. Bring your headshot and resume stapled back-to-back. Callbacks, if warranted, will be on the same day and may include cold readings and movement. Video Submission Instructions: Submit your headshot (PDF), resume (PDF or jpeg) and link to your video audition (YouTube link) at: Submissions@casamanana.org. Include your Dance reel (YouTube link) and 16-32 bar vocal selection in the style of the show (YouTube link). Include a slate at the beginning of your video and indicate whether or not you have local housing in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. Video submission deadline is August 1 (5pm CT.)
EQUITY, 'Rent' – Aug. 3 & 4 – Flint - Flint Repertory Theatre is casting Equity actors for roles in Rent. Synopsis: In New York City’s East Village, a group of young artists struggle to survive, create, and connect in the face of poverty, addiction, and the AIDS crisis. Over the course of one unforgettable year, friendships are tested, love is found and lost, and a community learns what it means to truly live. With an electrifying rock score, Rent is a groundbreaking musical about holding on to hope, choosing love, and finding light in the darkest moments. Rehearses Oct. 27-Nov. 26; runs Nov. 27-Dec. 20 at the FIM Bower Theatre in Flint, MI. Pays $565/wk. (2025-2026 rate). Equity Independent Theatre Contract. Seeking—“Roger Davis:” Lead, Male 25-39, Rock tenor. Male-presenting. A singer-songwriter who is a recovering drug addict living with HIV. Roger has mourned members of his community and is grieving the loss of his deceased former girlfriend. Roger longs for connection and meaning through his music. He is roommates with Mark in a dilapidated loft space. Guitar skills desired. Vocal range top: A4, Vocal range bottom: F2; “Mark Cohen:” Lead, Male, 20-39, Tenor. Male-presenting. A filmmaker and video artist who constantly seeks validation. He connects deeply with his roommate Roger and longs for the days when his group of friends were closer. In his struggles to find his place in the world, he often finds himself on the outside looking in. Mark comes from privilege but desires to understand his responsibility to himself and his community. Vocal range top: G4, Vocal range bottom: A2; “Tom Collins:” Lead, Male, 28-39, Base-baritone. Male-presenting. A professor of technology at NYU that is grounded in anarchy and liberation. Smart, caring, and the backbone of his friend group. His chosen family is lifted by his positive and nurturing spirit. His warmth and empathic presence allows him to invite his friends to examine personal accountability. Tom used to be a roommate in the loft with Mark and Roger. He is also living with HIV. Vocal range top: A4, Vocal range bottom: F-Sharp2; Benjamin ‘Benny’ Coffin III:” Lead, Male, 20-39, Baritone. Male-presenting. Mark and Roger's landlord and former roommate. Benny struggles to find connection with his former chosen family. Despite being seen as a sellout, Benny longs to know who he is and where he fits in his community. Vocal range top: F-sharp4, Vocal range bottom: B-flat2; “Joanne Jefferson:” Lead, Female, 25-32, Mezzo-soprano. Female-presenting. A public interest lawyer who always fights for the underdog, Joanne comes from a conservative upper-class family. As an out and proud lesbian, she demands her own liberation. She is smart, purposeful, and grounded. She is dating Maureen Johnson. Vocal range top: E5, Vocal range bottom: G3; “Angel Dumott Schunard:” Lead, Gender-Nonconforming, 20-29, Tenor. BIPOC. A vibrant street musician who radiates light! Angel moves through the world as a gender nonconforming human who is also living with HIV. Angel has an incredible spirit with a gift for inspiring human connection all while being a street fashion icon. Angel meets and swiftly becomes Tom Collins’ partner, a connection that brings Angel into the chosen family group. Vocal range top: A4, Vocal range bottom: C3; “Mimi Marquez:” Lead, Female, 18-24, Mezzo-soprano. Female-presenting. A young woman on a journey to find who she is and what she is fighting for. As an exotic dancer, drug addict and someone living with HIV, Mimi’s addiction and intentions are often at odds. She lives in the same building as Mark and Roger. Vocal range top: E5, Vocal range bottom: E-flat3; “Maureen Johnson:” Lead, Female, 25-39, Mezzo-soprano. Female-presenting. A performance artist who is constantly raging and ready to fight. Maureen is full of well-intended passion and anarchist energies of which she pours into her art no matter the medium. She’s a former roommate of Roger, Mark, Collins and Benny. She exudes sexualized vigor. Maureen is queer and openly dating Joanne after recently breaking up with Mark. Vocal range top: F5, Vocal range bottom: C4; Ensemble/Chorus: 18*, Strong singers and dancers of all ethnicities, backgrounds, gender identities, body types, and abilities to portray various roles throughout the show. Equity Principal Audition Aug 3, 12noon-9pm EDT and Aug 4, 12noon-9pm EDT (break, 4-5pm each day) at Flint Repertory Theatre (1220 E. Kearsley St. ,Rehearsal Studio 1, Flint, MI, 48503). An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition. To schedule an audition appointment, either go to: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHIlrYdivc FNeS5uah8TBUvdQdG9QNQzSCKHkBqDwoWY99B A/viewform, email: enichter@flintrep.org, or call: 810-237-2520. If you are unable to attend these in-person auditions, you may submit a video audition. Video Submission Instructions: Submit your headshot, resume, and link to your video audition either at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFjloiLfpeGizbKITz2OozvaW_cPlzZ07oOcF5lS9bufHkhQ/viewform or by emailing enichter@flintrep.org. Provide a video of a 1-minute cut of a rock or contemporary musical theatre song of your choice with your own accompaniment. Video auditions can be submitted via a link to your Vimeo, YouTube, personal website, or other online account you prefer. Videos should be viewable without requiring downloads. Video submission deadline is Aug. 4 (by end of day). For additional questions, contact Emily Nichter at enichter@flintrep.org, 810-237-2520. Prepare a 1-minute cut of a rock or contemporary musical theatre song of your choice. An accompanist will be provided. You do not need to bring a physical copy of your headshot and resume to your in-person appointment.
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Acting, Singing, and Career Coaching With Award-Winning Broadway Producer and Film Director – Expires August 1 - Ocean Bay Entertainment New York LLC is seeking actors and singers for one-on-one online acting, vocal, audition, and/or career coaching with award-winning B'way and film producer-director-casting director Jordan Scott Gilbert. Production states: "Mr. Gilbert has taught hundreds of students, working successfully with artists, from novices to celebrities in film and on Broadway." Lessons run via Zoom. Coaching fee is $150/hr. Seeking—Actors & Performers: Lead, All Genders, 8+. Seeking talent Worldwide. Apply via Backstage.com
'Zoom' - EXPIRES August 31 - Producer is casting a workshop for Zoom, a musical. Writer states: "How many exciting roles are for women 70 years old? We have five! Diverse dynamic women who were best friends through the sixties but haven't laid eyes on each other since '68. Now it's 2020 and Covid has stopped everything. Magically they appear on a Zoom call. But is that all? How are they going to touch each other? They must reunite! We need actress-singers who can say, sing and dance what they mean: 'We are old now! We need our friends! Our lives are still vibrant! Talk about reaching out! Get us out of these boxes!' Workshop runs in California or New York. Writer states: "As soon as we agree an actress is right and believes in the project and the character, we start creating an acting troupe to workshop Zoom in a convenient location in the US." Deferred Pay: Profit Share. Seeking—“Christa;” Lead, Female, 60-80, Flighty, brilliant, optimistic, determined; “Harriet:” Lead, Female, 60-80, Smart civil rights lawyer. Renews wonderful lesbian relationship with one of the women after 50 years. Challenges her friends about their racism in the 60s; “Nancy:” Lead, Feamale, 60-80, Religious. Business-minded. Terribly worried about her addict daughter who lives on the streets near her house. Married to a depressed man; “Shira:” Lead, Female, 60-80, Jewish woman. Married a farmer at college. Runs dairy farm in Wisconsin. Farm failing. Disheartened. Just now has started affair. Inferiority complex; “Ellen:” Lead, Female, 60-80, Retired school secretary. Loyal. Funny. Defensive. Lonely. Finds her high school sweetheart is on the Zoom call. Ecstatic over finding Harriet again. Seeking talent nationwide (United States). Apply via Backstage.com
EXPIRES: December 16 - Dare 2 Dream Productions llc is seeking talent for Acting, Modeling, Vocal, Spoken Word , and Dance Sessions. Production states: "Do you act, sing, rap, dance, write or desire a career in modeling? We offer acting, spoken word, vocal, dance, and modeling sessions. Please only inquire if you are serious." Participates in-person or remotely. There is a fee to take the sessions which is displayed on the company website at dare2dreamproductionsllc.com. Sessions meet once a week in the early evening via Zoom, with the exception of modeling which meets once a week in person. A certificate of completion is issued as well. Seeking—Students: All genders, 6-80, Students looking to further their craft in the arts with weekly sessions meeting once a week virtually or in person for 7 weeks. Seeking talent nationwide (United States). For consideration, submit a headshot and a cover letter to http://dare2dreamproductionsllc.com