OPEN CALL FOR SAG EXTRAS FOR
"THE BEST AND THE BRIGHTEST"
Mike Lemon Casting is seeking submissions from SAG extras for an upcoming
feature film "The Best and the Brightest"
The Best and The Brightest is a comedy about a young couple, recently relocated from Delaware to New York City, who are unprepared for the craziness of trying to enroll
one's child into a decent kindergarten.
They will see SAG talent
SATURDAY June 6th
from 10:00 Am to 12:00Noon at their offices
413 N 7th Street, Ste 602, Philadelphia, PA 19123
This project will be shooting in the Philadelphia Area from June 4th to July 10th.
Please bring a current copy of your headshot/resume and
confirmation your SAG dues are paid.
If you are a member of SAG and unable to attend this audition, please send a
copy of your current headshot and resume, with ALL contact information to:
NO PHONE CALLS OR OTHER EMAIL
INQUIRIES TO MIKE LEMON CASTING PLEASE!
SEEKING AFRICAN AMERICAN OR HISPANIC
6- 8 YEAR OLD BOY TO STAR IN A FEATURE FILM,
HAPPY THANK YOU MORE PLEASE
Starring
JOSH RADNOR ("How I Met Your Mother" TV Show)
MALIN ACKERMAN ("Watchmen")
Starts shooting late June – July in NYC
[RASHEEN] A wise, quiet 6 year-old African American or Hispanic boy with a world
of hurt in his thousand year-old eyes. Rasheen is very aware and sensitive. When he is
separated from his family on the subway, Sam takes Rasheen under his wing, only to
realize that Rasheen is a foster kid who has no intention of returning to his foster home,
where he was maltreated. Rasheen and Sam develop a unique and wonderful friendship
which makes it harder for Sam to do the right thing and get him back home…
If you are interested please contact us at: Info.chrystiestreetcasting@gmail.com
Or call
Suzanne or Jess @ 212-966-6000
Chrystie Street Casting has cast SHAKESPEARE AND LOVE, GOOD WILL
HUNTING, CIDER HOUSE RULES, PINEAPPLE EXPRESS, THE WRESTLER
AND 200 MORE MAJOR FILMS
Talent Needed for Short Film Oasis
Oasis is a short film about a Cowboy on a mission who crosses paths with an old school Sheriff in a sleepy western town. The Sheriff is determined to keep the peace, but the
Cowboy has other plans. A devious plot unfolds in a thriller that keeps you guessing
until the explosive climax.
They will audition Union and Non-Union talent.
Auditions will be scheduled by appointment.
Shooting will take place May 25th -29th.
They will be shooting in the Lehighton and Jim Thorpe, PA areas.
There is no pay, but food and housing will be provided.
They are casting the following roles:
Cowboy - Male, Early 30's, Caucasian
Medium Build. Rough and rugged look with a Cowboy charm. He is very intelligent,
good at reading people and stays calm under pressure. Can find his way out of any
situation.
Sheriff - Male, Mid 50's to Early 60's, Caucasian
A refined cowboy. It has taken him many years to tame this western border town and
perfect the calm fire that burns behind his aviators. His past in this town has earned him
the love, fear and respect of the towns people. This is his town and he can smell trouble
from a mile away and confronts it head on.
Hotel Clerk - Male, 30-70's, Open Ethnicity
The clerk grew up working at the motel Oasis Stop and Go. He knows everyone in the
small town, and sees everyone who passes through. He's friendly, but a bit of a nosey
gossip.
Convenience Store Cashier - Male, Early to Mid 20's, Caucasian
Grew up in the little town of Sweetwater. Has been working at this convenience store for
about a year. Very timid. never was one for bravery.
Mexican Gangster - Male, 30's - 40's, Hispanic
Heavy build. Tough guy. Small man syndrome. Dose not take much from strangers but
subservient to his superiors.
Mexican Drug Lord - Male, 30's - 50's, Hispanic
Although rough looking he covers it well by wearing nice clothes and styling his hair.
Very business driven. He will do what ever it takes to get the job done. Not scared of
anything.
Abby - Female, 10 - 12 Caucasian
Cowboy's daughter. Sweet and innocent. Lived with her mother but has always and will
always be a daddies girl.
Waitress
- Female, 20 - Mid 30's Caucasian
Sweet girl, but wise to the world. She's not just working for fun. She takes it seriously
because she has bills to pay and is all business about the job.
Please submit headshot and resume to: OasisCasting2009@gmail.com
NO PHONE CALLS OR EMAILS TO MIKE LEMON CASTING PLEASE
Spotlight on Teens and Children
We are happy to announce the following events for our younger talent
including teens ages 13 through high school and children.
Monthly Open Call for Teens and Kids: On the 2nd Wednesday of every month, beginning with May 13, we will have an open call from 3 to 4:30. Talent must sign up in advance
on our website by creating their talent profile (this is free) and then signing up under EVENTS. 24 teens and children ages 6 to 12 will be seen each month.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Appointment only.
Click here to find out more about the teen and kid's open call procedures
Kids & Teens Voiceover Workshop for Children ages 8 to 12 and Teens
Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009
Work with professional VO copy and record in our VO sound studio.
Teen Summer Academy: spend a 5 day week at MLC
All candidates must be interviewed. Contact Sandy to request an interview.
Children's Summer Workshop
Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday
11:00 to 3:00 / $295
Workshops will include audition techniques for
commercials and film, improvisation, appropriate behavior on a set after booking a job
and more. Limit: 12 per workshop.
Business Seminar with Mike Lemon, CSA and Casting Director, Adrienne Covington
Learn the ins and outs of navigating the many roads in show business. This is for adult talent and parents of young talent. Teens are welcome to attend free of charge with a paying adult.
No children please. Cost: $25 / Dates posted on the website.
Next date: Sat. June 13, 10AM-12. Taught by Mike Lemon
All parents of young talent are urged to be sure that their child's online talent file at MLC is
up to date with a recent, clear photograph, current clothing sizes, height, weight, resume, etc. Outdated talent files, especially for younger talent who change so quickly, are useless to
MLC and our clients. The Basic Talent File is FREE.
Private Coaching with Donna Marrazzo
Whether you are preparing for the TAGP auditions, preparing for a college or
conservatory audition, fine tuning your cold read, or are in need of a solid acting
technique; personalized supportive training may be right for you.
Donna Marrazzo is available for private coaching at Mike Lemon Studios on Thursdays.
The fee is $60.00 for a one hour session.
For more information visit www.donnamarrazzostudio.com or call 917-239-8823.
Donna also works with mature pre teens and teenagers.
Coaching will take place at Mike Lemon Studios, 413 N 7th Street, Phila., PA 19123
Actor Training Fest
Date: Oct. 3- 4, 2009
Explore new ways to tap into the creative process. Discover new strategies
for making choices and decisions. Learn to center your energy and express
yourself. Our staff strives to nurture the whole person guiding you on your
personal journey and career path.
Click here for more information
We've gone GREEN!!!
MLC is happy to announce that we've gone green, and we invite you to do the same. It's easier than we thought and, most likely, easier than you think. Just follow this link and join us in
making a difference in the new year.
Happy 2009!
Mike and the Gang
Sedona Sound is now producing Voice Over
Demos right HERE at MLC!
If you've thought about doing Voice Over work, you probably know that you need
a demo to market yourself and your talents. For those who do it well, it's a
lucrative and highly enjoyable part of the business.
Click Here for More Information
Actors: There are more opportunities on our
New Student Film Casting Page
New to the Business and Have Questions?
Click here for our FAQ Page!
Looking For Voice-over Talent
MLC is also looking for individuals who speak native dialects as
well as any ethnicities from around the world. We also need authentic teen
and children's voices. For consideration, please submit your professional
demo one of the following ways:
[Preferred] Email an mp3 to:
(there is an underscore between vo and demos)
(total files size should not be more than 3mb)
or mail a CD, along with a resume and/or any contact information to:
MikeLemonCasting
ATTN: Rob Holt
413 N. 7th Street
Suite 602
Philadelphia, PA 19123
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
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