So, the time is here! Auditions for Millbrook Playhouse in NYC will be happening March 17th-19th by appointment, so please submit to me at holly@hdbcasting.com  if you are interested!!!

A scene from She Loves Me - 2012

Breakdown will post on Playbill and online elsewhere tomorrow, but below you will find all of the info:  (However, likely that if you are reading this post, you are already on my list for an appointment! xo H)

Millbrook Playhouse is a traditional Summer Stock Barn Theatre located in the quaint farmland of PA. Since the 1960s it has been a summer home for developing artists, including Kyle MacLachlan! With an 8 show season – 4 Musicals and 4 non-Musicals, this barn is booming in the summer with excitement and fun. This year Millbrook celebrates it’s 50th anniversary!

MILLBROOK is a NON-UNION contract paying $75-$150 a week. Transportation and housing provided, plus one meal a day! A summer or even just  a couple of weeks of fun – guaranteed!

 

Please submit to be considered for the shows. Indicate in your submission which shows you would like to be considered for! We are especially seeking easy-going, fun-loving performers with great personality and excellent singing voices. All ethnicities are encouraged to submit!

 

PLEASE submit headshot/resume to holly@hdbcasting.com or hdbauditions@gmail.com for an appointment for the straight plays on 3/17 or the musicals on 3/18 and 3/19.

 

Seeking performers for the following roles in the MUSICAL SEASON:

GREASE (Running June 13th – 23rd)

DANNY: The leader of the “Burger Palace Boys.” Well-built,  with cool charm. Strong and confident. Dreamy Pop-Rock Tenor

SANDY: Danny’s love interest. Sweet, wholesome, naive, cute. Mix-legit/pop

RIZZO: Leader of the Pink Ladies. She is tough, sarcastic and outspoken but vulnerable. Belter

FRENCHY: A dreamer. Good-natured and dumb. Funny character girl. Character belt

MARTY: The “beauty” of the Pink Ladies. Pretty, looks older and she tries very hard to act sophisticated. Low belt/mix

JAN: Quirky, compulsive eater. Loud and pushy with the girls, but shy with boys. Alto belt

KENICKIE: – Second-in-command of the Burger Palace Boys. Tough-looking and surly. Has an off-beat sense of humor.

DOODY: Youngest of the guys. Small, boyish and open, he’s a dreamer and looks up to the other boys. Guitar a plus. Pop-Rock Tenor

ROGER: The “anything-for-a-laugh” guy.  A mischievous clown who enjoys putting other people on.

SONNY: A braggart and wheeler-dealer who thinks he’s a real ladykiller.

PATTY: A bubbly over-the-top cheerleader. Ensemble Singing

CHA-CHA: A loud mouthed blind date. Takes pride in being “the best dancer at St. Bernadette’s.” Strong dancer with great character.

EUGENE: The class valedictorian. Physically awkward dork. Ensemble singing

VINCE FONTAINE: A typical “teen audience” radio disc jockey. Slick, egotistical, fast-talking.

TEEN ANGEL: A good looking, teen idol heartthrob.This role may double with Johnny Angel (hand jive solo). Dreamy bari-tenor

MISS LYNCH: The wacky, old maid teacher.

 

SOUND OF MUSIC (Running June 28th – July 7th)

***all children’s roles (with the exception of Liesl and Rolf) will be cast locally in PA. We are NOT seeing children for the Von Trapp Family at the NY call.

MARIA RAINER: (20’s) An attractive, full of energy, charming girl from the country. She is witty, strong-minded and tomboyish. Seeking an actress with an affinity and ease working with children. Effortless sop-mix legit with warm tones.

CAPTAIN VON TRAPP: (40+ or 30’s to play older) A distinguished Austro-Hungarian Naval Lieutenant Commander. He is regimented, efficient and very smart. Strong but with a hidden softness. Baritenor

MOTHER ABESS: (40+ or 30’s to play older) A true big-hearted mother figure at the convent – loved, adored and respected but very strong willed. Strong big soprano

ELSA SCHRADER: (20’s-30’s to play older) Elegant, sophisticated widow who is clever and canny and very much into making a good social arrangement with von Trapp rather than a love match. Mezzo-Sop belt

MAX DETWEILER: (40-50 or 30’s to play older) A  theatrical agent and First Secretary of Education and Culture- personal friend of von Trapp and a sort of uncle to his children. He is clever, witty, charming and extremely pushy. Baritone

LIESL: (20’s to play teens) Eldest daughter of Von Trapp. Innocent, naïve, infatuated with Rolf, pretty but unsophisticated. Light sweet soprano.

ROLF GRUBER: (20’s to play teens)  The boasting and adorable love interest of Liesl. A telegraph boy, he is naively caught up in the developing politics of the area. Tenor

FRAU SCHMIDT/SISTER BERTHE: (Late 20’s-40’s) Frau Schmidt is the rigid house keeper at the Von Trapp Estate. This role will double as Sister Berthe, Mistress of the novices at the Convent. Mezzo-Sop

 

ALWAYS, PATSY CLINE (Running July 26th – August 4th)

PATSY CLINE: (Late 20’s-30’s) Strong singer with great country style and the acting chops to inhabit Patsy.

LOUISE SEGER: (Late 30’s- 40’s) A texan divorcee and huge fan of Patsy Cline. Must have great comedic ability with a range of emotion. Singing is secondary to acting in this role.

 

NUNSENSE, A-MEN! (Running August 2nd – August 11th)

***This is the all MALE version of Nunsense.

SISTER MARY REGINA, MOTHER SUPERIOR: (30’s – 50’s or younger to play older – MALE) A feisty overweight nun who can’t resist the spotlight.

SISTER MARY HUBERT, MISTRESS OF THE NOVICES: (Late 20’s – Late 30’s – MALE) The second in command, she is always competing with the Mother Superior.

SISTER ROBERT ANNE: (20’s – 30’s – MALE) A streetwise tough character from Brooklyn. A constant source of aggravation for the Mother Superior.

SISTER MARY AMNESIA: (20’s – MALE) The nun who lost her memory after a crucifix fell on her head. She is very sweet.

SISTER MARY LEO: (20’s MALE) The novice, who has entered the convent with the firm desire to become the first nun ballerina.

 

Seeking performers for the following roles in the STRAIGHT PLAY SEASON:

COME BLOW YOUR HORN (Running June 21st – 30th)

ALAN BAKER: (Late 20’s-Early 30’s) A charming ladies man, who is living the life of a busy bachelor in NYC in the 1960’s.

BUDDY BAKER: (20’s) Alan’s younger more naive brother who moves into the bachelor pad and is learning to adapt to this new lifestyle away from home.

PEGGY EVANS: (20’s) A ditsy, fun-loving, free spirited young aspiring actress.

MR. BAKER: (40’s-50’s) A hardworking, well intentioned Dad, who has come to view his sons as “bums” for their carefree lifestyle.

MRS. BAKER: (40’s – 50’s) A doting mother who will always treat her sons as the “babies” she knows and loves.

CONNIE: (20’s) Adorable love interest of Alan, but a bit too shrewd to fall for his tricks.

 

THE WOMAN IN BLACK (Running July 5th – 14th)

YOUNG ACTOR: (20’s – 30’s) The young protagonist of this mysterious ghost story – hired to play the role of “Arthur Kipps”.  He is caught up in something he doesn’t understand.

ARTHUR KIPPS: (40+ or 30’s to play older) The narrator of his own story, who also plays all other characters in the telling of it. Must be a transformative, adept character actor.

THE WOMAN: (20’s-30’s) A mysterious ghostly haunt – a woman cursed. Must be highly expressive with face and physicality. Strong mover.

 

BOEING – BOEING! (Running July 19th – 28th)

***Superb comedic timing and physical comedy skills required for all roles!

BERNARD: (25-40) An architect and swinging bachelor. He is a combination of Don Draper and Jack Tripper. A ladies man who thinks he has the fairer sex completely figured out.

BERTHA: (20’s-40’s) Bernard’s long-suffering housekeeper. A no-nonsense comedienne.

ROBERT: (20’s-40’s) Bernard’s old friend. Not a worldly chap. A bit nervous and bumbling.

GABRIELLA: (20’s-30’s) The Italian fiancée, with a casual sensuality. A stewardess.

GLORIA: (20’s-30’s) The American fiancée with an upbeat disposition. A stewardess.

GRETCHEN: (30’s-40’s) The German fiancée with an aggressive nature.  A stewardess.

 

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (Running July 12th – 24th)

***Roles in Midsummer might be doubled – with one actor to play 2 or more roles.

PUCK: (Any Age 20’s+ /Male or Female) Puck is Oberon’s jester, a mischievous fairy who delights in playing pranks on mortals.

OBERON: (Any Age 20’s+/Male) The king of the fairies, Oberon is strong and fierce with a great desire for revenge.

TITANIA: (Any Age 20’s+/Female) The beautiful queen of the fairies, Titania is warm, wild and commanding, until she is tricked by Oberon!

LYSANDER: (20’s/Male): A young man of Athens, in love with Hermia.

DEMETRIUS: (20’s/Male) A young man of Athens, initially in love with Hermia and ultimately in love with Helena.

HERMIA: (20’s/Female) Egeus’s daughter, a young woman of Athens. Hermia is in love with Lysander and is a childhood friend of Helena. Hermia is short!

HELENA: (20’s/Female) A young woman of Athens, in love with Demetrius. Demetrius and Helena were once betrothed, but when Demetrius meets Helena’s friend Hermia, he falls in love with her and abandons Helena. Helena is tall and matter of fact!

EGEUS: (40’s or younger to play older/Male) Hermia’s father, stern and controlling.

NICK BOTTOM: (20’s+/Male) -  The overconfident weaver chosen to play Pyramus in the craftsmen’s play for Theseus’s marriage celebration. Bottom is full of advice and self-confidence but frequently makes silly mistakes and misuses language.

PETER QUINCE: (20’s+/Male) A carpenter and the nominal leader of the craftsmen’s attempt to put on a play for Theseus’s marriage celebration.

FRANCIS FLUTE: (20’s+/Male) The member of the company chosen to play Thisbe in the craftsmen’s play for Theseus’s marriage celebration. Forced to play a young girl in love and not so happy about it.

ROBIN STARVELING: (20’s+/Male or Female) The member of the company chosen to play Thisbe’s mother in the craftsmen’s play for Theseus’s marriage celebration.

TOM SNOUT: (20’s+/Male or Female) The member of the company chosen to play Pyramus’s father in the craftsmen’s play for Theseus’s marriage celebration.

SNUG: (20’s+/Male or Female) The member of the company chosen to play the lion in the craftsmen’s play for Theseus’s marriage celebration. Snug worries that his roaring will frighten the ladies in the audience.

PHILOSTRATE: (20’s+/Male or Female) Theseus’s Master of the Revels, responsible for organizing the entertainment for the duke’s marriage celebration.

ENSEMBLE: All ages to play various other roles – Fairies etc. Singing and Musical instruments a plus!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scenes from Dead Man’s Cell Phone

&

Lend Me a Tenor - 2012 Season

There is “much ado” in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at The Secret Theatre in LIC!

I couldn’t be more excited about this cast! They are smart, witty, riotously funny and they hath made me proud!

Connie Castanzo and Kate Siepert

 

Alberto Bonilla, John C Nagy III,  Connie Castanzo and Kate Siepert shine in MUCH ADO ABOUT  NOTHING with the Queens Players!

 

 

RUSH OUT AND SEE THEM WHILE YOU CAN!!!

Alberto Bonilla, Connie Castanzo, Marc Castle, Andrew DeRado,

Sabina Friedman-Seitz, Megan Greener, Jamey Grisham, Joshua Laird,

Cari McHugh, Blake Merriman, Cliff Miller, John C. Nagy III,

Joseph Mitchell Parks, Ralph Petrarca, Kate Siepert, Blaine Smith,

Alexander Stine and C. L. Weatherstone

They are delightful!!! http://www.secrettheatre.com/MAAN_info.html

SHOW WAY opened this weekend at Vital Theatre Company and I was astounded by the thought provoking and moving performance of this cast!Danae Robinson and Donnell Smith

One reviewer writes, “The Show Way cast includes David Andino, Ashley Lynette Brown, Adiagha Faizah, Norma Hernandez, Christine Lee, Danea Robinson, and Donnell E. Smith. They all have wonderful, solid singing voices and stage presences and made the one-hour fly by.  More importantly, their performances came from their hearts.”

 

Adiagha Faizah and Ashley L Brown remember history in SHOW WAY!

 

 

 

Now run out and see them shine on stage: www.vitaltheatre.org

 

 

Norma Perez Hernandez,

Christine Lee

& David Andino

 

 

JUMP FOR JOY and go see SHOW WAY!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! 2012 was amazing with all kinds of interesting and brilliant new projects popping up for me! The Independents! took Fringe Fest by storm and was a huge success…Groove Factory at NYMF was a blast and brought me right back to the Palladium (which is now an NYU dorm)! I picked up projects for INTEL, Matt Murphy Productions and  The Secret Theatre, (among others) and I couldn’t be more delighted!

And now 2013 has been such a whirlwind start, I’ve barely had time to breathe…and definitely not had time to update the website!

 

MILLBROOK PLAYHOUSE auditions are approaching and here is the NEW SEASON:

THE 2013 SUMMER SEASON MAINSTAGE: (June 13th-August 4th)

GREASE

SOUND OF MUSIC

ALWAYS PATSY CLINE

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

 

THE 2013 SUMMER SEASON CABARET: (June 21st – August 11th)

COME BLOW YOUR HORN

THE WOMAN IN BLACK

BOEING, BOEING!

NUNSENSE, A -MEN!

 

I started my holiday season right by seeing the premiere of  ANGELINA BALLERINA, THE VERY MERRY HOLIDAY SHOW at Vital Theatre Company!

Tara Carbone, Chelsea Pinero, Roberto Araujo, Todd Ritch, Ayelet Firstenberg, Maggie Gomez Madonia, Samantha Bryce  & Daniel Caraballo are spreading holiday cheer with their nimble feet and adorable performances!

Run out and see these mice now at Vital Theatre Company!

For more information visit www.vitaltheatre.org

 

 

 

FELIZ NAVIDADES,

MICE-CHACHAS and MICE- CHACHOS!

Hey all! Picked up this project super last minute…Submit, if you want to be seen! Enjoy that Turkey and see you soon!!!

 

INTEL INTERACTIVE WEB HERO

Interactive Website Representative

NON-UNION

Pay rate:  $750/12hours

Web Only – 2 years

 

Producer:  Matthew Achterberg – Greencard Pictures

Agency: Sapient Nitro

Director: Andrew Zuchero

Choreographer: Coco Karol

Casting Director: Holly Buczek, HDBCasting

Shoot Dates: 12/7 – 12/9

Location: Brooklyn, NY

 

NOTE: This role is a non-speaking, featured dance/movement representative on a website. Seeking STRONG expressive dancers. NON UNION (AEA OK)

SEEKING:

INTEL interactive Web Hero: (Male – 20’s-30’s – Ethinically ambiguous) A modern day hipster version of Fred Astaire. An incredibly graceful dance man with wit, charm, dead-pan humor and calculated clumbsiness. A lovable nerd with subtle delivery – think David Byrne/ Elvis Costello/Jeff Goldblum. Must be a strong, expressive dancer.

 

 

AUDITIONS ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27th. PLEASE SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY OR E-MAIL SUBMISSIONS to holly@hdbcasting.com or hdbauditions@gmail.com for an appointment.

NO PHONE CALLS OR HARD COPY SUBMISSIONS. SEEKING ADULT NON -UNION ACTORS ONLY. ALL ETHNICITIES ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT.

 

Hey all! The next show in the Vital Theatre season is SHOW WAY, based on the award winning book by Jacqueline Woodson with illustrations by Hudson Talbott. This production will be directed by Melissa Maxwell with a book by Melody Cooper and music/lyrics by Tyrone Robinson.

Auditions will be held by appointment only on December 6th and I am accepting submissions now, so let me know if you are interested in coming in…

 

Here’s the breakdown:

Vital Theatre Company seeks a diverse cast of strong singers with dynamic acting skills for the premiere of  SHOW WAY, the next musical in their award winning family season.

Based on the popular book by Jacqueline Woodson with illustrations by Hudson Talbott, SHOW WAY tells the story of seven generations of women who pass quilts, or “show ways,” from daughter to daughter. As these quilts pass – from slaves who sewed paths to freedom, to civil rights marchers, to a writer in modern-day New York, to a young girl who is eager to hear each generation’s stories of bravery and courage – the women reconnect with the past and look with hope toward the future.

Only non-equity performers should apply. We are actively seeking a diverse cast. All ethnicities encouraged to submit. We will see only adult actors to play all roles.

SEEKING STRONG ACTOR/SINGERS FOR THE FOLLOWING ROLES:

TOSHI/SOONIE’S GREAT GRANDMOTHER (as a child): (African American – Soprano with  Mix/Belt – Adult Actress to play 7 years old) – Toshi is a bright, bubbly and enthusiastic modern day kid, with a very important family history. When she loses her Grandmother’s notebook, which chronicles her family’s journey from slavery to freedom, she is paid a special visit by some of her ancestors. Can she find the book with the help of her visitors and her very good friends? Actress will also double as an ancestor from Toshi’s family line – Soonie’s Great Grandmother (seen as a small child in a flashback). Actress will also double as a 7 year old version of Mathis.

TOSHI’S MOTHER/MAMA: (African American – Soprano with Strong Belt – Actress to play 20’s/30’s) Toshi’s supportive current day mother, who instills in her daughter the importance of her family history. She is strong, grounded and encouraging. Actress will also double as an ancestor from Toshi’s and Mother’s family line.

MATHIS/TOSHI’S GRANDMOTHER: (African American – Alto with strong Belt – Actress to play Late teens and 60’s) A skilled character actress who can find the essence an 18 year old slave from the 1800’s and Toshi’s present day quirky and lovable Grandmother. Mathis is the narrator and guiding voice of the play. Must be gentle and haunting, with a mischievous, yet well intentioned tone.

TREVOR/EDWIN (African American – Baritone – Actor to play 7 yrs and 18 yrs.)

Trevor is the fun-loving, present day friend of Toshi. Though distracted, he unintentionally helps Toshi out of a bind. Edwin is an 18 year old slave from the 1800’s and a beau of Mathis. He proves to be an important part of Toshi’s family line!

LISA: (Asian American – Alto with Belt – Adult Actress to play 7 yrs old) Lisa is a modern day, up-beat, helpful friend and classmate of Toshi’s. She shares her own culture and family history as an Asian American with Toshi to help her search for the lost notebook.

MARITZA: (Hispanic American – Soprano Mix – Adult Actress to play 7rs old) Maritza is a modern day, sassy, smart friend and classmate of Toshi’s. She shares her own culture and family history as a Hispanic American with Toshi to help her search for the lost notebook.

ADAM: (Tenor with some Rap skills – Adult actor to play 7rs. old) Adam is a kind hearted, helpful friend and classmate of Toshi’s. He shares his own culture and family history as a Jewish American with Toshi to help her search for the lost notebook.

Rehearses: Dec 17th – Jan 18th – weekdays during the day - Show previews January 19th, Runs January 19th-March 3rd, With Saturday & Sunday performances at 11am and 1pm. School Holiday Performances: Jan 21st, Feb 6th, Feb. 18th-21st at 11am and 1pm.  Pay rate: $400 travel stipend, $50 per performance for any shows that are added to the initial run.

Please  email submissions to me at hdbauditions@gmail.com or holly@hdbcasting.com. NO hard-copy submissions or phone calls to the Vital Office – they will be discarded.

 

In the calm BEFORE the storm, I had the great pleasure of taking my nephew to see the very talented NEW cast of BERENSTAIN BEARS, LIVE on Saturday, October 27th…

Congratulations to them all on a job Bearywell done!

Megan Watt, Jeremy Michael Lagunas, David Coleman, Maren Ritter, Josh Alexander and Annie Rutherford Lutz

This is a high energy, funny, adorable cast and I recommend you kick it on the grassy knoll and be dazzled by their talent this fall or winter.

For more information visit: http://berenstainbearslive.com/

Hope you all are recovering from the storm. May heat, power and love be with you!

Musicals Tonight opened their fall season with a bang!

Congratulations to the casts of RED,HOT & BLUE and FADE OUT/FADE IN on smart and endearing performances!

Christopher Ryan and Lauren Elaine Taylor heat up the stage with chemistry and wit in RED, HOT & BLUE.

Backstage reports, “Taylor, so good in another Merman part earlier this year in Miller’s production of “Something for the Boys,”  holds a long note on “Ridin’ High,” and we’re very, very happy. Ryan easily negotiates the nearly two octaves of his big ballad, and Tara Lynn Khaler, playing a role we’ve seen in dozens of light farces, has acute comic timing and a supple alto. Durante’s signature style might be inimitable, but Roger Rifkin, a Musicals Tonight! mainstay, gives it all he’s got.”

Full Cast of RED, HOT & BLUE: Lauren Elaine Taylor, Christopher Ryan, Roger Rifkin, Tara Lynne Khaler, Jessica George, Ben Gleichauf, Beth Kuhn, Jody Cook, Graham Bailey, Tony Castellanos, Ashley Klanac, Rob Lorey, Megan Meyer, Molly Pope, Jeannie Schubitz and Jacob L. Smith.

FADE OUT/FADE IN is charming and delightful!

Terrence Clowe and Vanessa Lemonides sulk with charm in FADE OUT/FADE IN.

Backstage says of FADE OUT/FADE IN, “Vanessa Lemonides is a talented and game Hope, even brave enough to suggest elements of Burnett’s persona. She and the equally talented Bill Coyne, as Byron, know what’s required and provide the right flavors. Joan Barber is a hoot doubling as a once-girlish silent screen star now working in wardrobe and as power-mad gossip columnist Dora Dailey. Robin Haynes’ slyly satirical Viennese shrink, there to sort out LZ’s sexual problems, is a charmer. Terrence Clowe shuffles and taps with witty style as Lou.”

Full Cast of FADE OUT/FADE IN: Vanessa Lemonides, Rob Lorey, William Coyne, Jeffrey Arnold Wolf, Peter Davenport, Oakley Boycott, Robin Haynes, Joan Barber, Terrence Clowe, Matt Conti, Christie Dabreau, Matt DuMont, Preston Ellis, Jeannette Fitzpatrick, Judah Gavrah, Staci Jo Johnston, Allison Maldanado, Peter Mills, Aaron Ricciardi, Jacob L. Smith and Chris Woods.

 

 

 

Joan Barber as Dora Dailey reports that it  was an exciting fall season. Stay tuned for    the Spring  installment of Musicals  Tonight, which is sure to dazzle!

Congratulations to the cast and creative team of THE INDEPENDENTS!

The brilliance of the writing and direction is matched by a cast that ROCKS….

It’s been a very long time since I’ve felt so inspired and alive after seeing a show!

Kudos to the team: Charlie Polinger, Marina Keegan, Stephen Feigenbaum, Mark Sonnenblick and Ben Wexler on a brilliantly composed and poignant piece of theatre.

And tons of respect and admiration to the incredibly talented cast:

Summer Broyhill, Christopher Burke, Lilli Cooper, Corey Desjardins, Kevin Hoffman, Emily Jenda, Jacob Roa, Tom Sanchez, Ethan Slater and Adam Weppler!

 

FRINGE FESTIVAL – 2 shows left…sold out…but see it if you can.

They are NOT to be missed!