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I know auditions have died down, but callback corner is still real and one tab over. I would post this in the bitching post, but I doubt the users who keep posting callbacks on this main page will click that far.
Has anyone heard anything about callbacks or casting?
Does anyone know when then are gonna start holding auditions? The tour goes out in September.
Just got green light. Soon. Very soon. :)))))
I have to come in and dance later this week. How's was it today? Dancer/dance combo or more singer/mover combo. And who was te choreographer... All the breakdowns I see says TBA. Just wanna get a sense of style before I go in.
Did u get called after agent appointments yesterday? Or did u attend an EPA/ecc and receive that?
No, it will be my first time going in!
Associate choreographer is Michael Balderrama. The combo is mostly modern, definitely no doubles or kicking your face. More about feeling and emotion.
This was so long ago, I know...
But did anyone ever hear anything from Adirondak Theatre Festival? They are going to do Avenue Q...
I know someone posted at one point that they usually do callbacks at the end of May... So if anyone heard/ hears something, please post!
Callbacks are out and will be held this week.
Did anyone get a further callback after today?
bump! just started a thread in Callback Corner. Would love any info! :)
Does anyone know where these appointments are being held?
Ripley but I think they're done
Any word on when callbacks will be since it starts rehearsals so soon
Any information on the equity call for Jack & Red auditions for the movie? Has anyone got an appointment or any new info?
Is it by appointment only or are there open calls?
Appointments through agents. But last I heard they hadn't seen anyone yet
Where was the audition posted? I didn't see it on the equity site
Appointments were through agents only
My daughter had an audition for Little Red last Friday. It was an appointment through her agent. They were seeing girls age 12 - 15.
Were they seeing boys? What age?
Yes, do you know if they saw any jacks?
Does anyone know if they've seen Jacks as well? I know they've seen little reds
Agent appts for Jack yesterday
Has anyone heard anything back from this audition?
I did not audition for this b/c I can't... I already two of my friends that are in it. From my understanding, most of the show has been cast for awhile now... What roles were said that were still available?
They were still looking for a James Thunder Early.
Are they still looking? I went to it and haven't heard anything yet
Not sure
How's it moving. I'm on the non equity list and I thought Is have time to run over to riply Grier. The crowd for grinch l
They are seeing everyone (as of right now) but I'm pretty sure they closed the non-eq list.
By closed you mean aren't seeing anymore non eq?
Does anyone know the name of the accompanist in the room this afternoon at the women's ECC? Paul something, maybe? Thanks!
who was there?
Craig Burns - casting
Carmel Dean - music director
Two young interns (didn't write down names)
Accompanist - Paul something with an S? Didn't write that down either...
What's the story today? They seeing non-eq?
Anyone hear anything from the EPA a few weeks back?
Anyone know how many are on the girls non-eq list? And if they are seeing non eq?
@ Pearl
YES. the monitor told me there should be enough time after the equity women for non eq to be seen...
the non eq list was short when i was there an hour ago.. only about 6?
Hi what is the girls non equity list up to now?
Noneq list at 35ish. They appear to have called 22 or 23 so far.
anyone get asked to come back and dance?
Hi friends! Just a quick question for anyone who might have any info . . . in checking the breakdown for the ECC's tomorrow, it seems as if all male roles, including swing, are cast, and it said nothing about possible replacements . . . just debating if it's worth popping into tomorrow or if it's simply a required call. Thanks, guys!
Hey there! Just wondering if anyone from the callbacks at PST for midsummer has heard anything!
Does anyone know for the singers ECC tomorrow if they are singing or dancing first?
The notice on equity website says be prepared to dance but seems weird for a singer ECC??
Good morning! So, I slept in. What's the male list for The Grinch looking like?
Oops...and by Pearl, I really mean Ripley...
Less than 10 on each of the lists. Room 17A.
Men's list is at 19, women's list is at 13
Did they honor the unofficial list?
Most likely. No word yet though. Each list is at about 20 each.
Men's is at 50. Women's is at 46. Just in case anyone is still curious. They're also doing appointments, but it seems to be moving pretty well.
Are the honoring the unofficial list?
Yes
does anyone know when they are closing the list? trying to run by there after work.
I just asked. They said just to come. If they have time they'll get you in.
Thank you so much!
How long is woman's list?
Bump!
I signed up about 20 minutes ago and I was #109
What # are they up to?
Hello all,
I just wanted to say that I know we have somewhat frequent calls for the Beauty and the Beast tour, so I wanted to make sure you all knew that we have a lot of openings for next year, so tomorrow's call will be extra important. We had our principle calls a few weeks ago, so If you were apart of those, just know decisions will be made soon. Tomorrow's call is just for dancer/singers. 10:00 am for women and 2:00 pm for men. Just something I wanted to share.....won't have much time to check in here today to answer questions....but hopefully I'll see some of you tomorrow. :)
Thank you so very much for this information! I'm wondering if this means the call will primarily be for strong dancers, or if you will be casting "strong movers" for ensemble/understudy roles at this call as well.
Thank you again! Your input is greatly appreciated!
Would love to know this as well:) have always skipped out on the dance call in terms of not knowing if its a "great mover" call or "turn 3 times and kick your face" call.
Well, if you've been in before and called back for a mover track....we've tried to contact those that are being considered for this years cast......this will be the dance call....doubles and high kicks. (not in the face) :)
Not the hardest dance call in the world, and we do try to look out for singers/understudies, but I wouldn't come this unless you're on that very strong mover/dancer cusp. I hope that helps...I meant it to.
Dancing first I would assume yes?
And I have auditioned for this about 4 times now. I usually get callback after singing first then dance- but then do not get a "golden ticket" or whatever to come audition again.
Show up lucky number 5? Or at this point am I sort of wasting your time?
Thanks for all the info!! Quick question. I have been contacted to come to the callback because I have auditioned before. It's been about a year since I auditioned for this show last, so I was wondering if the dance combo will be reviewed tomorrow or do I need to to find someone who went today to review it with me? Thanks!
Question...is it just me or did the info for the if/then ecc s disappear from the equity website today? Anyone know what time and where? Thanks!
I'm answering my own question. It's at Telsey...10 men, 2 women
Where do people line up for If/Then? 10th Floor is empty.
Very modest so far for men. About 20 equity and only one on non eq list so far.
did the see noneq boys?
Yes. Everyone was seen.
How's the pacing in the women's call. I'm on the non equity list but I'm over a riply Grier waiting for grinch.
How is it looking for non-eq today? Worth sneaking out of work? Thanks!
I was 20 on list at 11. Anyone have an update?
Any non eq been seen at all?
Any non eq been seen at all?
Any1 there?
Just signed in. About 40 on non-eq list and looks like they've gotten to #5 on the non-eq list so far.
Just wondering if anyone knows anything about this theatre? Do they hire noneq? I haven't had much luck finding any info on their website or AEA site. Thanks!
Hey! This theater company is great to work for. Still newer to the scene but very professional and NICE! In Staten Island but super easy to get to. And they love their non eqs!
Thanks so much! :)
What's their non-eq pay like? Do they house non-eq as well?
I' love to know about housing as well.
fun place to work if you're going to be in the city anyway this summer, no housing, minimal noneq pay and they don't house, generally rehearse at night and weekends so you could work a day job to make up for the minimal pay, go!
bump :)
Pretty open right now. Cindi Rush is running late, so they might start a few minutes behind, so not sure how that will effect things...
About 25 on non eq list- none have been seen yet
I was there about 25 minutes ago, and the afternoon looked pretty open. The EMC list is around 15-20 long, so the non-eqs would REALLY APPRECIATE someone posting when they've called through 10 or so. Thanks!
How's it looking for non-equity folks?
Also, who's ITR?
Any idea if there are open appts or how long the EMC list is?
Full creative is in the room. Pretty open in the afternoon.
They're running behind right now, and the non-equity list has 24 people on it.
Any update on how it will be after lunch?
Any updates for non-equity?
They've seen a few non-equity folks.
Did they get through most of the noneq? Is the list closed?
Is anyone here today? 5/21? How is it looking for non-eq? Trying to get out of work, but wondering if it is worth it.
Thanks!
EEEEP! Slept in!
What's the unofficial list looking like?
25ish
In the 70s
about 100
For girls or guys?
Girls! Thanks guys!
Does anyone know how many they take in at a time?
Any updates on guys? Or is there not a list yet?
40
Who were the people in the room for If/ Then again? Thank you...
It was Cesar rocha, casting associate, and the day I was there Adam wachter on the piano.
Thank you!
Also part of the over sleepers club today (ahhhhh!) what are both lists looking at?
Didn't see other thread! THAT sleepy, I apologize. :(
Hi all, just making sure the notice does not have a typo. Are the Grinch open calls on 5/20 and 5/21 both singer calls? Or is there a typo and one day is for dancers? Would love to hear from anyone who might be in the know. Thanks! :)
playbill.com says dancer call is the 23rd
It says sign ups start at 1pm for the females ...Do you think this is true? Or will there be a female list available earlier?
It specifically states that sign up begins 1 hour prior to call. Which makes me think that they won't honor an unofficial list . . . .? But not positive on that, as it doesn't specifically say that they won't.
There's about 4 guys lined up outside. No list has been started yet.
Scratch that. I was at Pearl. I'm a dumbass.
There is a list on the 17th floor. it's up to 4 people currently
how many girls/guys there now? are they allowing girls to sign in at 9?
Any idea how many are on the female list?
26 men, 15 women on the list
Are they letting women officially sign up now?
Yes. Come sign up.
Just wondering what number the female list is up to now? :)
Was the unofficial girls list taken?
yes unofficial for both men and women was taken
For the women's sign-up, at what time was an official monitor taking names? Or was there just an UN-official list? If so, did they honor the un-official list? I'm planning to attend the open call tomorrow, so would love to know what the smartest time for females to arrive is. Do I need to get there at the crack of dawn or are they indeed starting the women's sign-up at 1pm? Thank you so much!
62 as of noon on girls list, starting to see women soon.
unofficial list was taken. I got there at around 8:30am and was second on the unofficial list for the ladies. hope that helps
One more question: where was the unofficial list posted today before the building opened?
They're taking lunch from 1-2 yes?
For the Ladies, did they wait to take/read off the un-official list until 1pm? For tomorrow, if I come early in the morning to sign in, but leave and come back at 1pm, would I be okay?
Any idea who was in the room? I forgot to ask...
What number have they called up to?
Could we please get an update on what number they are on?
Thanks!
I believe they've called through 60.
Does anyone have any idea if I were to show up now...would they still take me? Any info would be great!
Anyone know if we were supposed to stick around to see if we got a callback? I ran out without thinking to ask.
They told me about a callback in the room, for what it's worth.
They're about to call in the last group and there's no one else on the list as of now.
Where was the unofficial list posted today before the building opened?
who was ITR today?
Where are we at this morning everyone? Have we started at unofficial list? Men vs women etc etc
Men's list is at 19, women's list is at 13
How far before start time did people start signing up yesterday? Trying to figure out when to arrive for a 6:00 pm audition...
Also is it at Ripley? Or Roy Arias? I saw a post for both.
Bump
Any info on how busy this call is today? Appointments/alternate list?
Sorry, "A Christmas Story".
How about now? Anybody there this morning?
This call is wide open and they are seeing everyone.
Casting Dir.- Stephanie Klapper
Musical Dir.- Ben Whiteley
Producer- Alison Eckert
Asst. Choreo.- James Grey
Accomp.- Michael Larsen
ITR.
Any info on this one? I assume it's slammed. Thanks!
Actually no...pretty open right now. Just signed up as EMC and there's less than 10 on that list and plenty of appointments for Equity
All roles except in Assassins now listed as cast with repertory members. It was not listed that way last night in AEA site. Not cool.
Yikes, that's frustrating! :/
Even so, any news on how full it looks, appointment-wise?
Would love to know about appointments as well.
So is TEMPEST listed as already cast then?
Yup. :(
A little open in PM, but going fast...
Could someone please post who is in the room?
Assoc Artistic Dir in room
Would you be able to just glance at his name for me? Sorry!
Guys, just to clarify, the whole season has not been cast. Many roles have been cast from the resident company, but not all roles. So that rumor can stop now.
Jeff Meanza is ITR.
Thank you MotherMonsterApproved!! xxx
No problem. Also ITR now is Jenny Wales, education manager.
Any word on noneq? We were told to come back after lunch, but, man... if anyone's there who knows, that would be incredibly appreciated.
Called up to #29 on the alternate list and there are 61 names. No EMC's seen yet, and the non-equity are about to be sent home. They are taking drop offs.
Afternoon appts still avail? and ITR??
ITR: Wendy C Goldberg, AD
Caitlin O'connell, Art. assoc.
Jill Anderson, GM
Amanda Nelson, GM Asst.
Heads up - they asked for 2 p/r in the notice, but now they are asking for 3
Non equity come back after lunch!
Thank you!.. are there still appts avail after lunch?
have they seen any EMC yet?
bump
Any info on what alternate number they are on? Thanks
bump
Any updates for non-equity?
They haven't seen a single one :(
They're on #45 on the Alternate list
They're on #45 on the Alternate list
Called up to #44 on the alternate list. There are almost 90 names. Non-equity sent home but not looking good for EMC's either. They are taking 1 Pic & Res for drop offs.
How's it going? Are they seeing non-equity, and if so, are they letting the guys sign up early (since it's not until two)? Thanks!
The noneq male (and, of course, female) list is sitting on the table, but only female eq have been signed in.
How's the female non-eq list looking?
It's not busy, but they're not seeing noneq. So... :/
Oh damn! Thanks so much though!
That's bizarre because they definitely saw non-eq at the EPA...
Are they not seeing any non-eq? Or just not non-eq females?
I just went to sign up. Didn't see a men's list out anymore. Guess I'll check back at 2.
Who's in the room for this?
Any word on what happened to that men's list? No non-Eq men?
Seeing non-equity
Hey! We are seeing non-eq for Envoy. Happy to fit you in. Thanks!
great! do you guys have a lunch break? couldnt find that info on the notice..
We have a little lunch break right now for 15 minutes. Walk in and we'll accomodate you :)
Moved to Studio 10 C
We are seeing Non-Equity for a summer Showcase contract. Stop on by!
Thanks!
Good morning! Just starring a thread for the EPA today. Post any pertinent info, thanks.
Any news on this call?
Do we know who is in the rooom?
Any updates? Is this crowded?
Are they seeing non-eq today?
13 on EMC list, didn't see a non-Eq list. Looks like there are plenty of slots, maybe 25-35 people there. Typical for one of these required calls.
Thanks! Does anyone know who is in the room?
Monitor just announced: Mary Sugarman from casting, and Rick Hip-Flores at the piano.
Just called through 13 on the noneq list
Do you mean the emc list? Or did they really get through 13 non-eqs in a half hour?
Nope, they really got through that many non-equity folk. Holding room was empty when I left at 10:45.
Has anyone received an appointment for this yet from submissions?
I gave up hope. The breakdown said appts are this coming Monday but my agent never got a response.
It's being directed by Hunter Foster so it probably means he just called in all of his friends or it was pre cast.
i received an appt
How's it look, friends?
Not too bad... Just in the studio B holding room. Maybe 25 people?
Are morning appointments full?
Any word on non eq?
anyone there? any hope for non-eqs?
Bump! Is it worth it to come back?
How's it look, friends?
I'm not sure why it double posted, apologies!
Hi friends! Anyone have any insight into what time people might be showing up for this call? It's listed as a Chorus/Ensemble call and they are seeking dancer/singers AND singer/dancers. They have stated that dancing is first, and to bring music in case you're asked to sing later in the day.
SO--I fall under the singer/dancer category and I have never attended a "dance first" call, but a little birdie told me the first section of the call is for singer/dancers and is a movement call. We all know how flipping early everyone gets there for a singers call, but what about this? Anyway, long story short: Call starts at 10am...what time do I have to get there??
Thanks for your help, guys!!
I would get there at 6. Those calls get crazy.
Yes, the dance calls get crowded, but nowhere near as crazy as the singer calls. I'd say 7:30am is the very earliest you'd need to get there if you wanted to try to be in the first group. Regardless of what time you actually get there, they generally always see all of the dancers.
What is the situation with Beautiful today? Wide open? Packed? Please advise.
I would love to know who's in the room?
Today's EPA is very wide open. They are seeing EMC and non-equity. Lunch is from 1:30-2:30.
In The Room
Michael Morlani - Casting Associate
Aaron Jodoin - Accomp.
Can someone post if its the same people ITR after lunch or if anyone else has joined?
I garauntee no one of importance will be in the room AFTER lunch on a Saturday.
^^^the knower of all things, including the usage proper spelling.
It was the same people in the room all day.
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Please inform me what word I misspelled please? And please read your OWN grammar next time and try not to forget words while you're TRYING to be smart.
Thanks
guarantee
It was the same person all day and they were of no importance...so you're both right
It's ridiculous to say that the person in the room is of no importance. I can at least guarantee that he is of more importance than you. After every audition there is always a Yes pile, no matter WHO is in the room.
Um, that's totally ridiculous. Michael Morlani is absolutely a person of importance.
Is it packed or empty or what?
Anyone there?!
Bump?
Have they seen Jacks yet? I only heard they've had appointments for Little Reds
bump!
If anyone could post who is ITR that'd be awesome! Thanks!
How busy is it? Non eq being seen??
Nikki Grillos (Casting Asst.) & Daniel Sefik (Accomp.)
Totally dead! Come get seen!
Would love some updates on today's EPA whenever someone's got them. I won't be in till about 11:30 AM, so appreciate any info. (I'm Eq, but I'm sure EMC/Non would like to know, too). Thanks!
Good morning!
There are only about 15 of us in line right now so I can only imagine you'll be fine coming in later and that noneq would have a great chance before lunch! (Apparently they stopped seeing noneq the other day after lunch, but I only saw that from another post) :)
Thanks, Hybrid!
hi all, just wondering if anyone could update how the EMC list is looking? thanks!
Cool thanks!
Appointments for Equity are wide open. Very small amount of EMC signed up and 12 now on the non-eq list. :)
thanks, new2newyork!
Can someone update because I'm planning on rushing on a bus from jersey to NYC to get seen before lunch....But have any EMCs been seen yet? Do you think they will get seen?
Bump
All the EMCs and non-eqs who signed up have been seen. Call is moving so quickly. The monitor said they're not seeing non eqs after lunch. I'm not sure what this means for EMCs.
and lunch is at 1:30 right?
Did anyone get the contact info at today's EPA? I forgot to write it down!
Thanks!
Unbroken circle
C/O Joey Monda
110 W. 74th
Apt B
New York, NY 10023
Thank you!!
Any list up for the males yet? Is it crazy over there?
The male list is at 20ish
Any idea how hard the combo is? Day job injured me so I can't pull off my best.
List is at 42 now.
Anyone know when the ensemble callback is?
So offers have started to happen. The Dance Captain has officially been offered the job. Anyone else from the NYC "to hire" list?
I was on.that list but no call. I'd assume they were all out if someone was already called
I was on.that list but no call. I'd assume they were all out if someone was already called
The Atlanta auditions were just held this past Monday (5/13)so they may be waiting to make their decisions.
I was on.that list but no call. I'd assume they were all out if someone was already called
I was on.that list but no call. I'd assume they were all out if someone was already called
Casting is done for Dreamgirls heard from my agent today!
How's this looking so far today? As open as yesterday?
Bump!
Has anyone been there lately, still open?
Wide open!
I'm non-eq and wouldn't be able to get there until around 5:30... would it be worth it for me to show up?
Wide open. Empty room
Thanks!
Thanks again! Was in and out!
can anyone post who was in the room today please? this is for day 2
or if it was anyone else besides nikki and xavier?
When I went in, it was just Nikki Grillos (Casting Associate) and Aaron Jodoin (Accompanist).
Lots of offers are out from my understanding
Gladys callbacks were Tuesday 5/22.