THIS WEEK’S pre-Christmas castings include opportunities in England, Ireland, Germany, Poland & Los Angeles – with DISNEY, X FACTOR, RTE TV, TV3, TG$, The Great Irish Bake Off, London West End, 98FM, Midlands 103, Jean Ann Ryan Productions, Park Holidays & Richardson’s Leisure.
Actors, musicians, singers, dancers, performers, musical directors, speciality acts, models, presenters, journalists, voiceover artists, extras, children, bakers, skaters, acrobats and audience members are all needed.
Check out the list below…
CASTING PIRATES…
Walt Disney Pictures has announced official casting call details for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.
Lead and supporting roles being cast in Los Angeles, London and Queensland, Australia.
Filming begins February, 2015.
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X FACTOR 2015…
Think you ve got The X Factor
Well if you do, then get involved.
Yes, that could be YOU standing on The X Factor stage next year, performing in front of the judges and the millions of people watching at home.
Fill out the online application form for your chance to take part in 2015 s competition…
http://www.itv.com/xfactor/news/have-you-got-the-x-factor-2015
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BAKERS wanted…
The Great Irish Bake Off will be back for a brand new series in 2015 – and the producers are looking for passionate amateur bakers from all over Ireland.
If you would like to apply, just download the application form from www.sideline.ie and return, along with photos of your bakes, to… bakeoff@sideline.ie
Or post to: The Great Irish Bake Off, Sideline Productions, 9 Appian Way, Ranelagh, Dublin 6.
Applications close at MIDNIGHT Sunday 8 February 2015.
Good luck – and happy baking!
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SINGING/DANCING opportunities…
Richardson s Leisure Ltd. is casting for singers and dancers for its adult-only holiday village.
They are looking for both male & female singer/dancers to join the entertainments team at South Downs Holiday Village, on a long contract.
Roles will include hosting daytime activities as well as talking and dancing with the guests during the evening.
Performers will also take part in production shows and cabarets most evenings.
Full training will be given.
Please contact Malcolm on 01243 673683 to arrange an audition.
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VOICEOVER artist wanted…
Gillian Reynolds Casting is looking for a male black actor aged around 50 to voice an animation games series.
Contact… gillreynoldscasting@gmail.com
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BOY ACTOR wanted…
Gillian Reynolds Casting is looking for an 11 or 12 year old boy for a lead for a lovely short movie.
Please email… gillreynoldscasting@gmail.com for details asap
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STARLIGHT EXPRESS – MUSICAL DIRECTOR…
German producers are looking for a full-time Musical Director in Bochum for February 1, 2015 January 31, 2016.
Responsibilities include:
– Safeguarding the ongoing performance quality of cast and orchestra
– Providing expertise and leadership: motivation and support of musicians and artistes
– Conducting up to 8 shows per week
– Planning and carrying out of artists castings
– Training and vocal development of new cast members
– Rehearsal and audition accompaniment (piano, keyboard)
– Personnel planning. Specifically: cooperation in scheduling the daily orchestra roster, rehearsal schedules and distribution of rehearsal pianists etc.
– Intensive rehearsal work with cast and orchestra
– Coordination and agreements with other show related departments – Cooperation with theatre management and resident director.
Requirements:
– Musical training: University-level, conservatoire or college (or equivalent thereof)
– Professional experience preferred
– Experience in staff supervision in a leading position
– Excellent pianist (also keyboard)
– Some knowledge of German preferred
– Organizational skills and pressure-resilience
– Leadership experience in running orchestral and vocal rehearsals – Teamworker, knowledge of MS Office, Finale and Sibelius
– Flexibility regarding changing work schedules, including weekends
Please send your CV by email by 31 December, 2014 to… jobs@starlight-express.de
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LONDON AUDITIONS…
JEAN ANN RYAN PRODUCTIONS IS NOW CASTING FOR…
6 STAR CRUISE LINES
USA / AUSTRALIA TOURING SHOWS
CIRQUE AERIAL PRODUCTIONS
CASINOS CONVENTIONS CORPORATE EVENTS
SINGERS, DANCERS, BALLROOM, SPECIALTY TEAMS
ALSO PRESENTING:
NOW AND FOREVER: THE MUSIC OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER
Presented by Jean Ann Ryan Productions Ltd.
By Arrangement with The Really Useful Group Limited.
LONDON: February 5 2015
OPEN CALL
9:00am Male & Female Dancers
1:00pm Male & Female Singers
LONDON: February 6, 2015
PRIVATES
By appointment only.
For 6 Star Cruise lines, performers travel to exotic and around-the-world-itineraries, room and board included, with white-glove service. Guests traveling on board these ships are among the world s elite. Contracts are generally 6 months to one year in length and include round trip airfare. Rehearsals in Fort Lauderdale with deluxe accommodation.
Start Date: Immediate and Future
Seeking performers of all ethnicities
SINGER REQUIREMENTS:
All Singers should prepare at least 2 selections.
Accompanist will be provided.
Please provide sheet music in proper key.
Seeking all vocal types.
Especially interested in the following:
Principal Male Singers
MUSICAL THEATRE TENOR – G2 to C5
LEGIT TENOR – C3 to high Bb4 full voice
ROCK TENOR – C3 with Rock Belt/Mix up to C5 needs high falsetto
Principal Female Singers
MEZZO/BELT – legit E3 to Bb5 with belt/mix to Eb5
LEGIT SOPRANO – legit A3 to Eb6 with belt/mix to C5
STRONG BELTER – G3 to F5
Male Singer / Dancers
MUSICAL THEATRE BARI-TENOR – A2 to A4 with falsetto F4-Db5
Female Singer / Dancers
MEZZO/BELT – G3 to Bb5 (pop soprano sound) with belt/mix to D5
DANCER REQUIREMENTS:
A combination will be taught at the audition.
All dancers must be trained in Jazz, Ballet and Contemporary. If you are a dancer but have solo quality singer vocal skills, please come prepared with one legit & contemporary pop/rock selection.
Also seeking Champion Ballroom Teams.
Teams should attend the Open Dance Call and submit your current demo materials.
All performers should bring their current headshot & CV.
New York and Paris touring dates for 2015 to be announced.
Contact…
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SCOTTISH PRESENTER wanted…
UK Casting for a Scottish male presenter.
Must be able to attend a casting tomorrow (Thursday) in London.
Shoot early Jan.
Anyone free and interested please contact… sophia@freshagents.co.uk
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RADIO talent wanted…
Dublin s 98FM is looking for on-air talent to join its team in a part-time/cover capacity.
Are you imaginative, brimming with ideas, and have a hunger to entertain an audience
Previous on-air experience would be desirable.
Knowledge of RCS Master Control would be an advantage, but not essential.
Send CV and a demo (MP3 only 5mins max duration) to… HR@98FM.com
Closing date for applications is Monday January 5, 2015.
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SEEKING: WEST KERRY SHEEP FARMER…
Filmmakers seek charismatic West Kerry sheep farmer for film about hard work and vibrant community.
Three-week shoot winter 2015.
Compensation for time and access.
CONTACT… emily@emilymillerproductions.com
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CASTING CALL – ASIAN BOYS Aged 5 – 10…
Louise Kiely Casting is looking for ASIAN BOYS – Chinese/Japanese/Thai/Korean/Vietnamese – living in MUNSTER or ULSTER for a TV COMMERCIAL.
If you are in Leinster/Connaught and willing to travel for the castings, they would love to hear from you too!
Parents/Guardians should email a recent photo, date of birth and info re where they live to… casting4louisekielycasting@gmail.com
Fully paid if cast.
Acting Experience is a Bonus but not Essential.
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UK CASTING…
BUDDING actors are being called up to audition for a film being shot in Blackburn.
The short film, called ‘Throw Me to the Dogs’, is due to be shot during February and the makers are calling on teenage boys from the area to come forward for to star in it.
In particular, boys from Blackburn aged 11 to 15 are being sought.
The film is expected to be set in the Griffin area, where one of the directors, 21 year-old Aaron Dunleavy, grew up.
It follows the story of a Sunday league football team, managed by 43-year-old wheeler-dealer Quinny, and the relationships that develop within the group.
Producer Helena Lageder, from the University of the Arts London, said: This film will be represented in an honest and realistic way, using real kids from similar backgrounds to that of the characters. We are not looking for experienced young actors but more a group of lads who can be completely themselves, with dialogue developing through improvisational workshops that demonstrate how they would react in similar circumstances. Therefore no acting experience is required.”
Helena added: We are looking for seven energetic, characterful and lively young British white males.Two of the characters will play lead parts whilst the other boys will be in supporting roles. The project will involve shooting quite intensively, every day in the February half-term. Successful applicants will then be further contacted and asked to attend workshops closer to the time of shooting. Due to budgetary constraints we are unable to pay a fee to our cast. However, we will be covering expenses and food. Upon completion of the film all cast members will be invited to screenings and festivals.
Castings will take place at Blackburn Central High School. Auditions will take place December and January.
For more information call Helena on 07999641647.
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SKATERS wanted…
Sports Promotions are casting for male ice skaters and/or acrobats for an ICE SKATING COMMERCIAL.
REQUIRED:
– STRONG ICE SKATERS
– ACROBATS/ACRO-BALANCING/GYMNASTS
WITH ICE SKATING SKILLS
SHOOTING POLAND
Early February 2015 (12 day shoot)
Fees: 10,000* (Project Fee)
*All fees are minus an agency 20% commission
Email… Assistant2@sportspromotions.co.uk
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RTE Audience tickets…
If you d like to be part of the audience for a new entertainment sports quiz on RT Radio 1 hosted by Jacqui Hurley then please email… twohalves@rte.ie for your tickets.
A Game of Two Halves will feature Shane Byrne, Ruby Walsh and Paul McGrath, plus others, pitting their wits in a fierce battle of players versus pundits.
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CASTING CALL – CORK ACTORS M/F 30-50…
Louise Kiely Casting is looking for CORK BASED ACTORS for a TV Commercial.
CVs and photos to…casting4louisekielycasting@gmail.com
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FILM casting…
HiYPE PRODUCTIONS is now casting for its lead in its feature film ‘The Forty Elephants’.
The Forty Elephants explores the complex relationships between a group of young women in inner city South London, plagued with insecurities and lost dreams, which causes them to act out and turn on each other.
CASTING BREAKDOWN:
Janelle is the leader of an all female South London girl gang who go by the name ‘The Forty Elephants’ . The film follows the story of Janelle’s summer. Janelle is naturally alluring, with a unique charm. She is a natural beauty with wit and intelligence and is always one step ahead of the game. She can be sensitive yet harsh. Open yet guarded and can easily switch on someone she deems a threat to her or her family. The producers require an actress that can play a range of complex and conflicting emotions, as well as blending in well with the already established cast.
Playing age: 18-22yrs
Ethnicity: Black, dark skinned of Caribbean decent
Accent: London
Casting: Jan-Feb 2015
Filming: Summer 2015
Pay: Equity minimum
Please send Acting Cv and headshot or clear picture of yourself to…
hiype.productions@gmail.com with ‘Janelle casting’ in the subject box.
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BROADCAST journalist wanted…
Midlands 103 has an immediate vacancy for a full time broadcast journalist.
The ideal candidate will have at least three months experience in radio and a working knowledge of adobe audition software.
You will be creative and enthusiastic with the ability to generate stories and will report on breaking news as well as regular scheduled events such as council meetings.
Email your CV along with a 3 minute demo to the head of news and current affairs na Molloy… una@midlandsradio.fm
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HOLIDAY PARK opportunities…
Park Holidays, one of the UK s biggest holiday park companies, are looking for talented, fun, friendly people to join them for the 2015 season.
Positions:
*** Entertainment Managers
*** Vocalists. Presenters
*** Singer/ Dancers
Good rates of pay.
Food concessions
Free accommodation.
Smart uniforms
Bonus scheme.
A great team atmosphere
Full training.
Auditions January 2015
For more information please email… kimholmesshowbiz@hotmail.co.uk
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MUSIC ACTS wanted for TV show…
TG4’s new music show is on the hunt to find the next big musical act to emerge from Ireland.
Whether you ve performed on the street, or in front of a small or large audience; whether it s just you with a guitar, or a group of singers or musicians, THIS IS THE STAGE FOR YOU!!!
Applications are now being accepted.
Email your name and number to… laura@adareproductions.ie
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PERFORMER opportunities…
The Diva Las Vegas Touring Show is recruiting now for Greece & Cyprus in Summer 2015!
Wanted:
*** Trained Dancers with Strong Vocal Ability
*** Tribute/Speciality Acts
Contact…
www.tmc247.com
terri@tmc247.com
Auditions by invitation only in London.
Send CV & recent full length dance photo.
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UK RADIO jobs…
Star Radio, part of UKRD Group, is expanding, and looking to extend its appeal to the 25-45 audience.
Wanted:
*** Music Presenters who are passionate about what they play, including specialist shows
*** Speech Presenters who enjoy crafting factual programmes
*** Potential Producers wanting to gain experience, producing content for on air, online and social.
*** Street Stars members for promotional work around Cambridgeshire
Contact… simon.nicks@starradioonline.com
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RTE AUDIENCE tickets…
How well do you know your musical trivia Hey Ho Let’s Go is a brand new comedy music panel show on RT 2.
Presented by comedy impresario and air guitar fanatic Dermot Whelan, with two teams led by John Colleary, funny man and forgotten rockstar, and Colin Murphy frustrated frontman and comic genius, this show is packed full of gags about gigs.
Each week, they are joined by luminaries from the world of comedy and music – the perfect marriage of soundtrack and silliness as they go head to head to win the quiz.
If you love music and like to laugh out loud then you need to email… studioaudience@moondog.co.uk to be part of the studio audience.
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MATILDA actors wanted…
The Royal Shakespeare Company is looking for boys to play Bruce, Nigel, Eric and Tommy in its production of Matilda The Musical at the Cambridge Theatre, London.
There is lots of singing involved, as well as acting and dancing!
– All boys must be between the ages of 8 and 13, and must be under 4 10 tall.
– Boys must have unbroken voices.
– All boys must live within the M25, as they will live at home and attend their own schools.
– For the role of BRUCE only, we welcome boys from further afield.
Contact… Jessica Ronane, Children s Casting Director, at… matilda@jessicaronane.com
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CASTING child actor…
Magamedia, a Galway-based film production company, are looking for a 10 14 year old male actor to take the lead role as an autistic boy in an Irish Film Board/Bord Scann n na h ireann supported short film.
Production is scheduled to begin in late February or early March 2015. Gaeilge an advantage on set but not a requirement.
If interested, please get in touch with Se n Breathnach at… breathnach.sean@gmail.com
Please submit a Headshot, CV and short blurb on the actor s experience.
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ACTOR wanted…
An Irish theatre company is seeking a male actor, 50-60, for a forthcoming production.
Fees: Pay + expenses
Dates: FEB 11 -15 & FEB 18- 20 2015, with a possibility of further tour dates through the spring.
Location: KILKENNY & DUBLIN
Requirements:
FLAWLESS American accent.
Openess to experimenting in the rehearsal process: The chosen actor will have a sense of adventure, sensitivity, curiosity and a burning passion for discovery.
A sincere work ethic: In our company we move off script very, very quickly in order to get to the good stuff ASAP in rehearsals. In this play you will have two long scenes.
AUDITIONS: Auditions by appointment in DUBLIN CITY CENTRE. WEDNESDAY, DEC 17, 2014.
Please direct CV and headshot to… majellakeane9@gmail.com
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SINGERS wanted…
Thompson Gold is seeking excellent male & female singers to be part of production shows and programmes across Europe in summer 2015.
Auditions: December 9, Dance Attic Studios, London.
Auditionees should prepare two contrasting songs in musical theatre and pop styles with backing tracks. Be prepared to take part in an afternoon workshop and bring CV and headshot.
Contact… casting@livebusiness.co.uk
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SINGER wanted for girl band…
Entertainment Today Events Ltd is seeking a third singer, aged 17-21, for established girl band ALULA.
Contact… info@entertainmenttoday.co.uk
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NEW RTE TV series wants work-seekers…
Are you aged between 20 and 30 and looking for work, but finding it hard in current times
Motive TV s Lost Generation , a new 3 part documentary series for RTE2, will showcase the pressure and paralysis of being young and unemployed in 21st Century Ireland.
Are you are an early school leaver searching for an employer who will give someone without experience a chance, or a highly qualified PHD student that can t get your foot inside the door Do you have a trade, but can t find work in Ireland and are on the brink of heading for pastures new Have you had to give up on city life and move back home with your parents, because jobs are scarce on the ground since finishing college
To tell your story, contact… info@motive.ie
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PERFORMERS wanted…
Explosive Productions Ltd are recruiting for talented performers to join its production shows currently being performed at various locations across the UK and on board luxury cruise liners around the world.
VERSATILE VOCALISTS: Male & Female
PROFESSIONAL DANCERS: Female Only – Height between 5ft 2 and 5ft 7 – Dress sizes 8 to 10
Auditions:
Pineapple Studios, London Wednesday 17 December
Adelphi Hotel, Liverpool Thursday 18 December
To apply send CV, recent photograph and covering letter to .
Vocalists – sid@explosiveproductionsltd.co.uk
Dancers – laine@explosiveproductionsltd.co.uk
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ACROBATS & performers wanted…
Hotels Viva is searching for experienced performers for its flying show teams for summer 2015 in Mallorca, Spain.
They are looking for singer/dancers, acrobats with various skills, bands and solo musicians.
AUDITIONS:
Liverpool 17 December 10am Dolphin Dance Studio, studio 1.
London 18 December 11am Pineapple Dance Studios, studio 6.
London 19 December 11am Pineapple Dance Studios, studio 10.
Bring CV, a head shot and your own backing tracks (on CD or Ipod). Be prepared to sing first and then dance.
Singers: Bring 2 contrasting songs.
Girls: 1 Untempo Pop song & 1 ballad
Boys: 1 Rock & 1 Boyband song
Acrobats: prepare a maximum of 2 minute piece showing off your abilities.
Musicians: email video links to… entertainment@hotelsviva.com
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