Twice a year, Back Stage replaces its Broadway production chart with an Off- and Off-Off-Broadway chart. The following shows have been announced for the remainder of the 2009-10 season and for summer 2010. The information was obtained from the companies' websites. These are not casting notices. Some shows have already been cast. This list is by no means comprehensive, and all information is subject to change. For EPA dates and other audition details, check the casting pages or BackStage.com.
Abingdon Theatre Company
"Engaging Shaw" by John Morogiello, directed by Jackob G. Hofmann, April 9–May 2. "Sister Myotis's Bible Camp" by Steve Swift, directed by Jerre Dye, June 11–July 4. Reading series, ongoing. Casting: EPAs. Also accepts submissions by mail to William Schill, Casting Director, Abingdon Theatre Company, 312 W. 36th St., 6th floor, New York, NY 10018-7570.
The Acting Company
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, directed by Penny Metropulos (ongoing national tour). The John McDonald Salon Readings: "You Never Can Tell" by George Bernard Shaw, directed by Nicholas Martin, March 15; "The Notorious Lady Susan" by Jane Austen, adapted and directed by Tom Fontana, April 12; "Five One Acts" by Alan Ball, directed by Ian Belknap, May 10. Casting: No info available.
The Actors Company Theatre
"The Cocktail Party" by T.S. Eliot, directed by Scott Alan Evans, March 7–April 10. Salon Series: "The Amazing Doctor Clitterhouse" by Barre Lyndon, May 14–17. Casting: Resident company. CD: Stephanie Klapper.
Amas Musical Theatre
"The Road to Qatar," music by David Krane, book and lyrics by Stephen Cole, directed by Phillip George, winter/spring. "Keep on Walkin'," music by Lavell Blackwell, lyrics by Joshua H. Cohen, book by James Armstrong, spring (workshop). "Burly-Q!" by Peter Charles Morris, Phillip George, Ernie Lijoi, and Tom Orr, directed by Phillip George, spring (workshop). Casting: EPAs.
American Globe Theatre
"Titus Andronicus" by William Shakespeare, directed by John Basil, Feb. 25–March 21. "Hamlet" by William Shakespeare, directed by Dennis Turney, March 18–May 21 (school production). 15 Minute Play Festival, April 19–May 1. Casting: No info available.
American Theatre of Actors
"Henry V" by William Shakespeare, March 24–April 11. Casting: Open calls.
Aquila Theatre Company
"As You Like It" by William Shakespeare, directed by Kenn Sabberton (ongoing national tour). "An Enemy of the People" by Henrik Ibsen, directed by Peter Meineck (ongoing national tour). Casting: No info available.
Atlantic Theater Company
"A Behanding in Spokane" by Martin McDonagh, directed by John Crowley, spring (Broadway). "Gabriel" by Moira Buffini, directed by David Esbjornson, April 21–June 6. Casting: EPAs.
Barefoot Theatre Company
"Henry Lumper" by Israel Horovitz, March. Casting: No info available.
The Barrow Group
TBG Reading Series, through March 7. "Phoenix" by Scott Organ, directed by Seth Barrish, April 3–May 3. "Short Stuff VI: Awakenings," directed by Stacy Shane, July 10–Aug. 9. Casting: See www.barrowgroup.org.
Big Art Group
"Flesh Tone" and "The Sleep," April. Casting: See www.bigartgroup.com.
Black Spectrum Theatre
"Good Black Don't Crack" by Rob Penny, directed by Bette Howard, March 19–April 4. Casting: Auditions by appointment.
The Boomerang Theatre Company
First Flight Reading Series, March 24–28. "The Tempest" by William Shakespeare, June. Casting: Accepts submissions by mail to The Boomerang Theatre Company, P.O. Box 23716, Ansonia Station, New York, NY 10023.
Brave New World Repertory Theatre
"The Crucible" by Arthur Miller, directed by Claire Beckman, March 4–14. "As You Like It" by William Shakespeare, directed by Ezra Barnes, summer. "Halloween One-Acts" by David Lindsay-Abaire, Greg Kotis, and others, October. Casting: No info available.
Castillo Theatre
"The Grapes of Wrath," adapted by Frank Galati from the novel by John Steinbeck, directed by Rob McIntosh, March 12–21. "Ché" by Mario Fratti and "Risky Revolutionary" by Fred Newman, directed by David Nackman, May 7–June 6. Casting: EPAs and auditions by appointment. CD: Kenneth Hughes.
Cherry Lane Theatre
Mentor Project: "Stray" by Ruth McKee, March 16–27; "The Belle of Belfast" by Nate Rufus Edelman, April 27–May 8; "Paternity" by Winter Miller, May 18–29. Casting: EPAs.
Classic Stage Company
"The Forest" by Alexander Ostrovsky, adapted by Kathleen Tolan, April 23–May 30. "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina" by Leo Tolstoy, adapted by Helen Edmundson, April 26–May 10 (readings). Casting: EPAs.
Classical Theatre of Harlem
Future Classics Reading Series, through June 16. "Seed" by Radha Blank, summer. Casting: EPAs.
The Cliplight Theater
"This Side of Paradise," music, lyrics, and direction by Nancy Harrow, book by Will Pomerantz, April 12–May 9. Casting: EPAs.
The Clockwork Theatre
"GBS" by Jason Hall, directed by Jay Rohloff, March 20–April 10. Casting: Open calls.
Collective Hole Productions
"Magnitude of the Slope" by Paul Sapp, directed by Rebecca V. Nellis, April 1–11. Casting: Auditions by appointment.
Curious Frog Theatre Company
"The Maids" by Jean Genet, directed by Tracy Francis, April 20–mid-May. "A Midsummer Night's Dream" by William Shakespeare, adapted and directed by Reneé Rodriguez, opens July 31. "Slaughter City" by Naomi Wallace, directed by Jillian Johnson, opens Oct. 9. Casting: Auditions by appointment.
The Drilling Company
Shakespeare in the Parking Lot, dates TBA. Casting: No info available.
Elevator Repair Service
"The Sun Also Rises," based on the novel by Ernest Hemingway, dates TBA. Casting: No info available.
Emerging Artists Theatre
Spring EATfest, March 1–14. Casting: No info available.
The Ensemble Studio Theatre
"Lenin's Embalmers" by Vern Thiessen, directed by William Carden, March 3–28. "Graceful Living" by Maria Gabriele, directed by Holli Harms, March 31–April 3. Casting: EPAs. Also accepts submissions to hr@ensemblestudiotheatre.org.
Epic Theatre Ensemble
"Passion Play" by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Mark Wing-Davey, April 27–May 30. Casting: EPAs.
The Flea Theater
"La Boheme (Spoken)," based on "La Bohème" by Giacomo Puccini, conceived and directed by Jeremy Bloom, March 10–13. "Parents' Evening" by Bathsheba Doran, directed by Jim Simpson, April–June. Casting: Resident company; see www.theflea.org.
Flux Theatre Ensemble
"J.B." by Archibald MacLeish, directed by Kelly O'Donnell, May. Casting: Accepts submissions to casting@fluxtheatre.org.
Frog & Peach Theatre Company
Two plays to be announced, April–May and October. Casting: Auditions by appointment.
Gallery Players
"The Crucible" by Arthur Miller, directed by Heather Siobhan Curran, March 20–April 4. "City of Angels," music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by David Zippel, book by Larry Gelbart, directed by Trey Compton, May 1–23. The 13th Annual Black Box New Play Festival, June 10–27. Casting: See www.galleryplayers.com.
Gorilla Repertory Theater Company
"A Midsummer Night's Dream" by William Shakespeare, June. "Peer Gynt" by Henrik Ibsen, adapted by Laura Lynn Macdonald, summer. Casting: See www.gorillarep.org.
The Irish Repertory Theatre
"Candida" by George Bernard Shaw, directed by Tony Walton, Feb. 24–April 18. Reading Series, ongoing. Casting: EPAs.
Irondale Ensemble Project
"The Tempest" by William Shakespeare, June. Casting: No info available.
Keen Company
"I Never Sang for My Father" by Robert Anderson, directed by Jonathan Silverstein, March 23–May 1. Casting: EPAs.
LAByrinth Theater Company
"Dutch Masters" by Greg Keller, directed by Brian Roff, May 12–30. "Paradox of the Urban Cliché" by Craig Grant, directed by Sarah Sidman, May 12–30. Casting: EPAs.
Lark Play Development Center
"Call Me Waldo" by Rob Ackerman, directed by Tamilla Woodard, Feb. 25–26. "Don't Cry, We'll All Meet on the Other Side" by Andreea Valean, April 15–16. "That Old Black Magic" by Koffi Kwahulé, May 13–14. Fourth Annual Playwrights' Workshop Readings, May 17–21. "Chinglish" by David Henry Hwang, June 10–11. Casting: See www.larktheatre.org.
Lincoln Center Theater
"Graceland" by Ellen Fairey, directed by Henry Wishcamper, previews begin May 3. "The Grand Manner" by A.R. Gurney, directed by Mark Lamos, previews begin June 1. "On the Levee" by Marcus Gardley, music and lyrics by Todd Almond, conceived and directed by Lear deBessonet, previews begin June 14. Casting: EPAs. CD: Daniel Swee.
Looking Glass Theatre
"Ready, Set, Story!" by Emily Paul, directed by Rose Ginsberg, March 13–April 25. "70 Million Tons" by Terri McKinstry, directed by Chanda Calentine, April 5–28. Casting: See thelookingglasstheatre.homestead.com.
Ma-Yi Theater Company
"Rescue Me (A Postmodern Classic With Snacks)" by Michi Barall, directed by Loy Arcenas, March 23–April 18. Casting: EPAs. Also accepts submissions by mail to Casting, Ma-Yi Theater Company, 520 Eighth Ave., Suite 309, New York, NY 10018.
Mabou Mines
"Finn" by Jocelyn Clarke, conceived and directed by Sharon Fogarty, opens March 4. Casting: No info available.
Manhattan Theatre Club
"Collected Stories" by Donald Margulies, directed by Lynne Meadow, previews begin April 9 (Broadway). "That Face" by Polly Stenham, spring. Casting: EPAs. CD: Nancy Piccione.
MCC Theater
"Family Week" by Beth Henley, directed by Jonathan Demme, April 7–May 23. PlayLabs: "A Hard Wall at High Speed" by Ashlin Halfnight, March 8; "Girls Day" by Steven Levenson, March 22; "See You Later" by Alex Lewin, April 5. Casting: EPAs. CD: Bernard Telsey.
Medicine Show Theatre
"The Beggar's Opera" by John Gay, spring. Casting: No info available.
Metropolitan Playhouse
"The Return of Peter Grimm" by David Belasco, March 13–April 11. "Dodsworth" by Sidney Howard and Sinclair Lewis, May 2–31. Casting: Accepts submissions by mail to Casting, The Metropolitan Playhouse, 220 E. Fourth St., New York, NY 10009.
The Milk Can Theatre Company
"Life Among the Natives" by M.L. Kinney, directed by Julie Fei-Fan Balzer, spring. "The Therapy Plays," spring. Casting: See www.milkcantheatre.org.
The Mint Theater Company
"Doctor Knock, or the Triumph of Medicine" by Jules Romains, directed by Gus Kaikonnen, April 14–June 6. Further Readings: "Church Street" by Lennox Robinson, directed by Suzanne Agins, March 22; "Professor Bernhardi" by Arthur Schnitzler, May 24. Casting: EPAs.
Moose Hall Theatre Company
"The Comedy of Errors" by William Shakespeare, June 2–19. "Tombstone: Saga of Americans–The West," July 14–31. Casting: Auditions by appointment. Accepts submissions by mail to Casting, Moose Hall Theatre Company/Inwood Shakespeare Festival, 25 Indian Road #LA, New York, NY 10034 or mooselist@moosehallisf.org.
Musicals Tonight!
"Sail Away," book, music, and lyrics by Noel Coward, directed by Thomas Sabella-Mills, Feb. 23–March 7. "The Rink," music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Terrence McNally, directed by Thomas Sabella-Mills, March 9–21. "Stop the World—I Want to Get Off" by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, April 13–25. Casting: EPAs.
Naked Angels
"Next Fall" by Geoffrey Nauffts, directed by Sheryl Kaller, opens March 11 (Broadway). Tuesdays@9 and First Mondays reading series, ongoing. Casting: EPAs.
The National Yiddish Theatre–Folksbiene
"The Adventures of Hershele Ostropolyer" by M. Gershonson, adapted by Joseph Glickson, May 25–June 27. Casting: EPAs. Also accepts submissions by mail to Motl Didner, Associate Artistic Director, The National Yiddish Theatre–Folksbiene, 135 W. 29th St., Room 504, New York, NY 10001, or by email to outreach@folksbiene.org.
The Negro Ensemble Company
2010 Playreading Series, through June 16. Casting: No info available.
New Georges
"The Diary of a Teenage Girl," adapted by Marielle Heller from the graphic novel by Phoebe Gloeckner, directed by Rachel Eckerling and Sarah Cameron Sunde, opens March 15. "Milk" by Emily DeVoti, directed by Jessica Bauman, April 26–May 22. Casting: See www.newgeorges.org.
The New Group
"The Kid," book by Michael Zam, music by Andy Monroe, lyrics by Jack Lechner (based on the book "The Kid: What Happened After My Boyfriend and I Decided to Go Get Pregnant" by Dan Savage), directed by Scott Elliott, April 10–May 29. Casting: EPAs.
New York Classical Theatre
"Hamlet" by William Shakespeare, directed by Stephen Burdman, April 1–18. "Richard III" by William Shakespeare, directed by Teresa Pond, June 3–27. "Much Ado About Nothing" by William Shakespeare, directed by Stephen Burdman, July 17–Aug. 29. Casting: EPAs. Also accepts submissions by mail to New York Classical Theatre, 40 W. 116th St., #B1004, New York, NY 10026.
New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players
"H.M.S. Pinafore," "The Mikado," and "The Pirates of Penzance," through May (ongoing national tours). Casting: EPAs.
New York Theatre Workshop
"Top Secret: The Battle for the Pentagon Papers" by Geoffrey Cowan and Leroy Aarons, directed by John Rubinstein, previews begin Feb. 24 (a co-production with L.A. Theatre Works and Affinity Collaborative Theater). "Restoration" by Claudia Shear, directed by Christopher Ashley, spring (in association with La Jolla Playhouse). A new musical by Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Robert Lopez, August–September. "The Little Foxes" by Lillian Hellman, directed by Ivo van Hove, September–October. Casting: EPAs. Also accepts submissions to casting@nytw.org. CD: Jack Doulin.
Nicu's Spoon
"Wit" by Margaret Edson, April. "Beautiful Thing" by Jonathan Harvey, July. "Kimberly Akimbo" by David Lindsay-Abaire, October. Casting: Contact info@spoontheater.org for info.
No. 11 Productions
"Medea" by Euripides, directed by Ryan Emmons, Feb. 24–March 6. Casting: No info available.
The Outrageous Fortune Company
"Spalding Gray: Stories Left to Tell" by Spalding Gray, directed by William P. Saunders III, March 19–28. Casting: Open calls.
Pan Asian Repertory Theatre
"Ching Chong Chinaman" by Lauren Yee, directed by May Adrales, March 19–April 11. Casting: EPAs.
The Pearl Theatre Company
"The Subject Was Roses" by Frank D. Gilroy, April 9–May 9. Casting: EPAs. Also accepts submissions by mail to Casting, The Pearl Theatre Company, 80 St. Marks Place, New York, NY 10003.
The Peccadillo Theater Company
"Another Part of the Forest" by Lillian Hellman, June 10–July 10. Casting: EPAs.
The Play Company
"A Cool Dip in the Barren Saharan Crick" by Kia Corthron, directed by Chay Yew, March 4–April 11 (co-produced with Playwrights Horizons and the Culture Project). "Enjoy" by Toshiki Okada, directed by Dan Rothenberg, March 27–April 25. "Invasion" by Jonas Hassen Khemiri, May (reading). Casting: EPAs.
Playwrights Horizons
"A Cool Dip in the Barren Saharan Crick" by Kia Corthron, directed by Chay Yew, March 4–April 11 (co-produced with the Play Company). "The Burnt Part Boys," music by Chris Miller, lyrics by Nathan Tysen, book by Mariana Elder, directed by Joe Calarco, May–June. Casting: EPAs. Also accepts submissions by mail to Alaine Alldaffer, Casting Director, Playwrights Horizons, 416 W. 42nd St., New York, NY 10036.
Poiesis Theatre Project
"[The] Ophelia Landscape," based on Shakespeare's "Hamlet" and Heiner Müller's "Hamletmachine," directed by Naum Panovski, April 22–May 8. "Alice," based on Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland," summer. Casting: Auditions by appointment.
Primary Stages
"Secrets of the Trade" by Jonathan Tolins, directed by Matt Shakman, July 27–Sept. 4. "In Transit" by Kristen Anderson-Lopez, James-Allen Ford, Russ Kaplan, and Sara Wordsworth, directed by Joe Calarco, Sept. 21–Oct. 30. Casting: EPAs. CD: Stephanie Klapper.
Prospect Theater Company
"With Glee," book, music, and lyrics by John Gregor, directed by Igor Goldin, July 10–Aug. 1. Casting: EPAs. Also accepts submissions to casting@prospecttheater.org. CD: Diana Glazer.
The Public Theater
"The Book of Grace" by Suzan-Lori Parks, directed by James Macdonald, March 2–April 4. "Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson," written and directed by Alex Timbers, music and lyrics by Michael Friedman, March 24–April 25. Shakespeare in the Park: "The Merchant of Venice," directed by Daniel Sullivan, and "The Winter's Tale," directed by Michael Greif, June 9–Aug. 1. Casting: EPAs. Also accepts submissions by mail to Casting, The Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St., New York, NY 10003. CDs: Jordan Thaler and Heidi Griffiths.
Pulse Ensemble Theatre
"Ladies in Retirement" by Edward Percy and Reginald Denham, directed by Amnon Kabatchnik, March 8–April 3. "Chaos Theory" by Anuvab Pal, directed by Alexa Kelly, April–May. "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare, directed by Alexa Kelly, June–July. Casting: EPAs.
The Queen's Company
"The Wonder" by Susanna Centlivre, directed by Rebecca Patterson, Feb. 26–March 14. Casting: EPAs. Also accepts submissions by mail to The Queen's Company, 70 Lenox Road, #H2, Brooklyn, NY 11226.
Rattlestick Playwrights Theater
"The Aliens" by Annie Baker, directed by Sam Gold, April 15–May 23. Evening Reading Series, ongoing. Casting: EPAs. Also accepts submissions by mail to Casting Department, Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, 224 Waverly Place, New York, NY 10014.
Red Bull Theater
"The Duchess of Malfi" by John Webster, directed by Jesse Berger, Feb. 23–March 14. "Septimus and Clarissa" by Ellen McLaughlin (adapted from Virginia Woolf's novel "Mrs. Dalloway"), directed by Rachel Dickstein in collaboration with Ripe Time, spring (workshop). Revelation Readings, through June 14. Casting: EPAs. Also accepts submissions by mail to Casting, Red Bull Theater, P.O. Box 250863, New York, NY 10025. CD: Stuart Howard Associates.
The Red Fern Theatre Company
Festival of new plays, March 4–21. Spring production to be announced, April 7–25. Casting: EPAs. Also accepts submissions by mail to The Red Fern Theatre Company, 32 W. 40th St., #3B, New York, NY 10018, or by email to casting@redferntheatre.org.
Repertorio Español
"La Vida Es Sueño" by Pedro Calderón de la Barca, "Crónica de una Muerte Anunciada" by Gabriel GarcÃa Márquez, "La Fiesta del Chivo" by Mario Vargas Llosa, "La Casa de Bernarda Alba" by Federico GarcÃa Lorca, "Doña Flor y Sus Dos Maridos" by Jorge Amado, "La Casa de los EspÃritus" by Isabel Allende, "La Gringa" by Carmen Rivera, "Ana en el Trópico" by Nilo Cruz, "El Quijote" by Miguel de Cervantes, "Boxcar (Vagón)" by Silvia González, "Pantaleon y las Visitadoras" by Mario Vargas Llosa, and "El Insomnio Americano" by Saulo GarcÃa, in repertory through May. Casting: See www.repertorio.org.
Rising Sun Performance Company
"The Last Supper," adapted from the film by Dan Rosen, directed by Akia, opens April 21. Casting: Auditions by appointment.
Roundabout Theatre Company
"The Glass Menagerie" by Tennessee Williams, directed by Gordon Edelstein, March 5–May 30. "Sondheim on Sondheim," March 19–June 13 (Broadway). "Lips Together, Teeth Apart" by Terrence McNally, directed by Joe Mantello, April 9–July 18 (Broadway). Casting: EPAs. CD: Jim Carnahan.
Second Stage Theatre
"The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity" by Kristoffer Diaz, directed by Edward Torres, April 27–June 20. "Trust," written and directed by Paul Weitz, spring. Casting: EPAs.
The Seeing Place Theater
"Waiting for Lefty" by Clifford Odets, directed by Reesa Graham and Brandon Walker, summer. "Look Back in Anger" by John Osborne, directed by Reesa Graham, fall. Casting: No info available.
Signature Theatre Company
"Angels in America" by Tony Kushner, directed by Michael Greif, opens Sept. 14. Casting: EPAs. CD: Telsey + Company.
SITI Company
"bobrauschenbergamerica" by Charles L. Mee, directed by Anne Bogart, April 22–May 16. Casting: EPAs.
Soho Rep
"Orange, Hat & Grace" by Gregory Moss, directed by Sarah Benson, opens March 11. "The Truth: A Tragedy" by Cynthia Hopkins, directed by D.J. Mendel, opens May 6. Writer/Director Lab, April–May. Soho Rep Studio, spring. Casting: EPAs.
Stolen Chair Theatre Company
"Quantum Poetics" by Kiran Rikhye, directed by Jon Stancato, dates TBA. Casting: No info available.
The Storm Theatre
"The Break of Noon" by Paul Claudel, spring. Casting: No info available.
The Talking Band
"Action," May 20–June 6. Casting: EPAs.
Target Margin Theater
"The Unknown Williams," March 11–27. "The Really Big Once," April 13–May 8. Casting: No info available.
Thalia Spanish Theatre
"Prostitutes Will Precede You in the Kingdom of Heaven," May 21–June 20. Casting: No info available.
Theater for the New City
"Living in a Musical," music by Arthur Abrams, book and lyrics by Tom Attea, directed by Mark Marcante, March 4–21. "The Seduction of Time," March 25–April 11. "The Spring and Fall of Eve Adams," written and directed by Barbara Kahn, April 15–May 2. "Denial! Time to Face the Musical" by Nikki Jenkins, directed by Aaron Pratt, April 15–May 2. Dream Up Festival, Aug. 8–Sept. 5. New City, New Blood Play Reading Series, ongoing. Casting: EPAs and open calls.
Theater Ten Ten
"Twelfth Night" by William Shakespeare, directed by Judith Jarosz, April 29–May 23. Casting: EPAs.
Theatre for a New Audience
"Love Is My Sin," adapted by Peter Brook from the sonnets of William Shakespeare, March 27–April 17. Casting: EPAs.
The Theatre of a Two-Headed Calf
"Room for Cream," Season 3, begins Feb. 27. Casting: No info available.
TheatreworksUSA
"Duck for President and Other Stories," directed by Kevin Del Aguila, opens April 20. See www.theatreworksusa.org for additional ongoing tours. Casting: EPAs and auditions by appointment. Also accepts submissions by mail to Casting, TheatreworksUSA, 151 W. 26th St., 7th floor, New York, NY 10001, or by email to casting@twusa.org.
Transport Group
Dark Nights Reading Series, through March 7. "Hello Again," book, music, and lyrics by Michael John LaChiusa, directed by Jack Cummings III, spring. Casting: No info available.
Untitled Theater Company #61
"Rudolf II," by Edward Einhorn, directed by Henry Akona, March 5–28. Casting: EPAs.
Urban Stages
"Langston in Harlem," book by Langston Hughes, Kent Gash, and Walter Marks, lyrics by Langston Hughes, music by Walter Marks, directed by Kent Gash, April. Casting: EPAs. CD: Stephanie Klapper.
The Vagabond Theatre Ensemble
"Hangman School for Girls" by Lucy Gillespie, directed by Leta Tremblay, March 10–27. Casting: See www.thevagabondtheatreensemble.com.
Vampire Cowboys Theatre Company
"Alice in Slasherland" by Qui Nguyen, directed by Robert Ross Parker, March 18–April 10. Casting: No info available.
The Village Light Opera Group
"Fiddler on the Roof," music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, book by Joseph Stein, May 8–16. Casting: See www.vlog.org.
Vineyard Theatre
"The Metal Children," written and directed by Adam Rapp, April–May. "The Burnt Part Boys," book by Mariana Elder, music by Chris Miller, lyrics by Nathan Tysen, directed by Joe Calarco, May–June (a co-production with Playwrights Horizons). Casting: EPAs. Also accepts submissions by mail to Casting Department, Vineyard Theatre, 108 E. 15th St., New York, NY 10003.
Wingspan Productions
"As You Like It" by William Shakespeare, directed by Evan Mueller, April 16–28. Casting: Auditions by appointment.
The Women's Project
"Talk Soon" by Joy Tomasko, directed by Meiyin Wang, March (workshop). "Miss Lulu Bett" by Zona Gale, directed by Joan Vail Thorne, April 12 (reading). "Lascivious Something" by Sheila Callaghan, directed by Daniella Topol, May 2–June 6. Casting: EPAs.
The Wooster Group
"North Atlantic" by James Strahs, March 10–April 25. Casting: No info available.
The Working Theater
"American Jornalero" by Ed Cardona Jr., directed by Victor Maog, March 4–14. "3 Sisters," directed and developed by Maureen Towey and Connie Grappo (from the play by Anton Chekhov), dates TBA. The "Future of Working Theater" Reading Series, through June. Casting: EPAs.
The WorkShop Theater Company
"Miss Lulu Bett" by Zona Gale, directed by Kathleen Brant, March 18–April 3. Plays in Process: "The Chekhov Dreams" by John McKinney, directed by Nancy S. Chu, Feb. 19–20; "Beneath the Hush, a Whisper" by Abigail Somma, March 11–13; "Tarragona" by Gary Giovannetti, directed by Elysa Marden, March 25–27; "Orange Alert" by Stephen Girasuolo, April 8–10. Sundays@Six reading series, ongoing. Casting: Accepts submissions by mail to Matt Walker, Casting Director, The WorkShop Theater Company, 312 W. 36th St., 4th Floor East, New York, NY 10018.
Xoregos Performing Company
"Harlem on My Mind," February–March. Casting: Auditions by appointment.
The York Theatre Company
Developmental Reading Series: "Wrapped," book, music, and lyrics by Craig Michael Nehamen and Dennis Alan Nehamen, March 11; "Mark Twain's Blues," book, music, and lyrics by Walter Stepp, March 18; "Scandalous Behavior," book, music, and lyrics by Jeffery Lyle Segal (based on "The School for Scandal" by Richard Brinsley Sheridan), March 23. Casting: EPAs.
The following listings are not casting notices but instead reflect the best general information available about current casting assignments. Do your homework and use them wisely. Do not phone or visit casting directors' offices. Unless otherwise instructed, all contact with casting directors should be through the mail. Blind mass mailings are not recommended. An asterisk (*) denotes a changed listing.
Compiled by Mark Dundas Wood
FEATURE FILMS: CURRENTLY SHOOTING
*Black Swan, a dramatic thriller set in the world of ballet. Directed by Darren Aronofsky. Shooting continues into mid-February. With Mila Kunis and Natalie Portman. Principals: No information available. Background: Grant Wilfley Casting, 123 W. 18th St., 8th floor, NYC 10011.
*Dr. G., an indie feature. Directed by Tony Greer. Wrap date TBD. Principals and background: tonyfilms@yahoo.com. Still seeking the following supporting role only: African-American male, 25–35, fit and toned. The producer states: "Simulated sex scenes will be carefully choreographed and shot in a professional manner." For more info, go to www.tonyfilmsltd.com. Deferred pay.
*Vampire Tales, a feature about a young vampire trying to make it big on reality TV. Directed by Tim Greene. Shooting continues to early March. Principals and background: Amy Wiseman, c/o Box 20554, Philadelphia, PA 19138 or timgreene2007@yahoo.com. For more info, go to www.timgreenefilms.com.
UPCOMING FEATURE FILMS
As I Stand, a Christian feature film. Director TBA. Shooting in April. Principals and background: Divine Sign Pictures, 18 Endicott Drive, Great Meadows, NJ 07838, Attn: Angela Sgro, or divinesign@juno.com. Also seeking crew. Producers state: "Due to our desire to work with like-minded artists and our belief that doing so will render a stronger and more accurate production, individuals of Christian faith are preferred." No pay.
*NEW A Bridge and an Ocean, a dramedy about a young man attempting to overcome his fear of the ocean. Directed by Ted Ryan. Shooting in April in Rhode Island. Principals: modesthouseproductions@yahoo.com. Seeking the following roles: male, 20–30, lead; male, 40–50, neighbor with a fear of bridges; female, 16, local teen who helps the protagonist overcome fears. Background: Not casting. No pay, but meals, lodging, and travel expenses covered.
Broken Souls, an indie thriller. Director TBA. Shooting begins in the spring. Principals and background: brokensoulsmovie@gmail.com. Some pay.
*The Familia, a Latino mob love story. Directed by Emilio Rosa and Juan Shamsul Alam. Shooting begins in late May on Long Island. With Rosa, Tito Puente Jr., Santo Alam, Jaime Tirelli, Angel Salazar, Rick Borgia, and Steven Bauer. Principals and background: tainorosafilms@aol.com. For more information, go to www.tainorosa.com or www.thefamilia.us. Deferred pay.
*NEW Love Chaos, a feature about a journalist writing an article on a crazy dating scene. Directed by Thomas Bentey. Shooting March–April in central New Jersey. Principals: suburbaniteproductions@gmail.com. Seeking the following roles: male, 50s, distinguished, Irish; female, 50s, matronly, Irish; daycare kids, boys and girls, ages 4–7, Caucasian. Background: Not casting. No pay.
Quarter Life Crisis, a drama about a young man who goes on a drug- and alcohol-fueled rampage to avoid domestication. Directed by Ray Soltani. Shooting begins April 2; shooting in the tristate area, the Southern and Midwestern U.S., South America, and Europe. Principals: raysoltani@yahoo.com. Seeking one role only: female lead, 18–25. Deferred pay. Background: Not casting.
Regretting Fish, a crime thriller. Directed by Brad Saville. Shooting in May. Principals: cadillacfilms@gmail.com. Seeking male actors, 30s to 70s. No pay. Background: Not currently casting. Also seeking crew.
*NEW Return to Start, a drama. Directed by Ken Castellano. Shooting June 1–Aug. 31 in New Jersey. Principals: Not casting. Background: casting@908media.com. No pay. For more information, go to www.returntostart.com.
Two Taryn Atkins Projects, a drama about how the decisions people make dictate their lives and a drama about a young woman with internal struggles. Both shooting in summer 2010. Principals and background: TCA Productions Inc., Attn: Casting Dept., 125-28 Queens Blvd., Ste. 610, Kew Gardens, NY 11415. Include two headshots showing different looks. For more information, go to www.tcaproductionsinc.com. Some pay.
TV IN PRODUCTION
30 Rock, a half-hour backstage comedy for NBC set in the production offices of a television comedy show. Shooting until mid-March. With Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, Tracy Morgan, and Jack McBrayer. Principals: Information not available. Background: Barbara McNamara, 249 W. 34th St., Ste. 500, NYC 10001.
*Are We There Yet?, a half-hour family comedy for TBS based on the 2005 film of the same name. Shooting in Connecticut to mid-February. Principals: No further casting. Background: Grant Wilfley Casting, 123 W. 18th St., 8th floor, NYC 10011. Note: AFTRA shoot.
Boardwalk Empire, a series for HBO about the rise of Atlantic City in the 1920s. Shooting continues into May. With Steve Buscemi, Stephen Graham, Kelly Macdonald, Michael Pitt, Vincent Piazza, and Michael Shannon. Principals: No information available. Background: Grant Wilfley Casting, 123 W. 18th St., 8th floor, NYC 10011. Men must be willing to have their hair cut short; women must have at least shoulder-length hair.
Damages, a legal drama for FX. Shooting until March 24. With Glenn Close, Rose Byrne, and Tate Donovan. Principals: Julie Tucker Casting, 568 Broadway, Ste. 301, NYC 10012. Background: Sylvia Fay/Lee Genick & Associates Casting, 71 Park Ave., NYC 10016.
The Good Wife, an hourlong drama for CBS about the wife of a politician who returns to her law practice after her husband goes to jail. Shooting continues into late spring. With Julianna Margulies and Chris Noth. Principals: Mark Saks Casting, c/o RSA Films, 270 Lafayette St., Ste. 203, NYC 10012. Background: Comer & Gallucio Casting, 336 W. 37th St., Ste. 315, NYC 10018 or candgcasting@gmail.com. Note: AFTRA project.
*Gossip Girl, an hourlong drama for the CW about young socialites, based on the novels by Cecily von Ziegesar. Shooting to March 9. With Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, Penn Badgley, Taylor Momsen, Chace Crawford, Ed Westwick, Matthew Settle, Kelly Rutherford, and Jessica Szohr. Principals: Bowling/Miscia Casting, 609 Greenwich St., 6th floor, NYC 10014. Background: Central Casting New York, 875 Sixth Ave., 15th floor, NYC 10001.
*Law & Order, an hourlong NBC drama. Shooting to April 15. With Sam Waterston, S. Epatha Merkerson, Jeremy Sisto, Anthony Anderson, Alana De La Garza, and Linus Roache. Principals: Lynn Kressel Casting, Pier 62, Room 304, West 23rd Street and Hudson River, NYC 10011. Background: Central Casting New York, 875 Sixth Ave., 15th floor, NYC 10001.
*Law & Order: Criminal Intent, an hourlong drama for the USA Network. Shooting continues to May 7. Principals: Lynn Kressel Casting, Pier 62, Room 304, West 23rd Street and Hudson River, NYC 10011. Background: Central Casting New York, 875 Sixth Ave., 15th floor, NYC 10001.
*Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, an hourlong NBC drama. Shooting until May 2. With Christopher Meloni, Mariska Hargitay, Richard Belzer, Dann Florek, Ice-T, Connie Nielsen, Stephanie March, B.D. Wong, Michaela McManus, and Tamara Tunie. Principals: Jonathan Strauss, Lynn Kressel Casting, Pier 62, Room 304, West 23rd Street and Hudson River, NYC 10011. Background: Central Casting New York, 875 Sixth Ave., 15th floor, NYC 10001.
*Louie, a half-hour comedy for FX. Shooting began Nov. 30, 2009, and continues to March 15. With Louis C.K. Principals: No information available. Background: Central Casting New York, 875 Sixth Ave., 15th floor, NYC 10001.
*Mercy, an hourlong medical drama for NBC. Shooting continues to April 22. With Taylor Schilling, Jaime Lee Kirchner, Michelle Trachtenberg, Guillermo Diaz, James Tupper, Diego Klattenhoff, and James LeGros. Principals: No information available. Background: Central Casting New York, 875 Sixth Ave., 15th floor, NYC 10001, Attn: Dave Waldron.
Rescue Me, an hourlong drama for FX about the professional and personal lives of New York City firefighters. Shooting through May. With Denis Leary, Michael Lombardi, Steven Pasquale, Andrea Roth, John Scurti, and Daniel Sunjata. Principals: Julie Tucker Casting, 568 Broadway, Ste. 301, NYC 10012. Background: Barbara McNamara Casting, 249 W. 34th St., Ste. 500, NYC 10001.
Ugly Betty, an hourlong dramedy for ABC. Shooting for Season 4 began July 14, 2009, and continues through April 16. With America Ferrera, Eric Mabius, Tony Plana, Ana Ortiz, Becki Newton, Mark Indelicato, Judith Light, Michael Urie, and Vanessa Williams. Principals: Geoffrey Soffer, Silvercup Studios East, Stage C, 34-92 Starr Ave., 2nd floor studio, Long Island City, NY 11101. Background: Comer & Gallucio Casting, 336 W. 37th St., Ste. 315, NYC 10018 or candgcasting@gmail.com.
DAYTIME DRAMA
As the World Turns (CBS). Mary Clay Boland (principals and day players), LaMont Craig (under-fives), Kate Martineau (background), 1268 E. 14th St., Brooklyn, NY 11230. Send headshots and résumés. Series is slated to end in September.
One Life to Live (ABC). Julie Madison (casting director), Victoria Visgilio (associate), Sheryl Baker-Fisher (assistant), 157 Columbus Ave., 2nd floor, NYC 10023. Send headshots and résumés or post cards only.