Thanks to LilMissAngela , the BackStageBoston.com blog has been added to Boston.com's list of favorite Boston-area blogs! So come on and get your blog on! All of Boston is watching! Blog away at http://backstageboston.com/My-Blog-Dashboard/. View Boston.com's Boston-area blogs at http://www.boston.com ews/blogs/boston_area_blogs/. Visit LilMissAngela at http://backstageboston.com/View-user-profile.html?user=128/.
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The next Filmmaker's Shindig is SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH!!! It will be held at the same super-convenient and super-chic location: Blue 22, 1237 Hancock St., Quincy, MA 02169. Visit www.blue22-barandgrille.com There is a cover charge. As you may recall Blue 22 is easily located off Rt. 93 and is DIRECTLY ACROSS from the Quincy Center T station on the red line. (Same Parking lot)! Also, We want to make sure that everyone knows about the opportunity to have your short pieces screened on the TVs during this classic party. If you are interested, please contact us at this email address info@filmmakersshindig.com. The shorts should be completed works of under 15 minutes and in DVD format. You can also mail DVD's here... Filmmaker's Shindig P.O.Box 890184 Weymouth, Ma 02189 Deadline for submissions is Sept. 15th Remember to check out http://www.filmmakersshindig.com for news, announcements, updates and pictures of the last Shindig! The last Shindig had roughly 100 people there, so get there early! Bring your networking tools like business cards and comp cards (But it's o.k. to just bring yourself)!
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Zeitgeist Stage Company will kick-off its eight season with the American premiere of the original three act version of Edward Albee's Seascape, October 3 through 25 at the Boston Center for the Arts Plaza Theater. Seascape is one of Edward Albee's most expressionistic works, depicting an encounter between a retirement age couple picnicking on a beach when they meet another couple, who happen to be lizards – as in reptiles – coming up from the depths of the ocean. Mr. Albee originally wrote Seascape as a three act play, and that version was presented in Vienna and The Hague prior to the show's Broadway premiere. The author was directing the original Broadway production, and he decided to cut it from three acts to two. As Mr. Albee told The New York Times in a 1975 interview, "At one point, part of it took place at the bottom of the sea. It was not necessary, too fantastic and very hard to construct a set that could transform itself. It was turning into a play about set changes." With the excision of the underwater act,Seascape became the well known two act version which went on to win the 1975 Pulitzer Prize. Zeitgeist Stage is pleased to have received permission directly from the playwright to present Seascape in its original three act version for the first time for an American audience. (Talk about a coup de theatre!) Both the length and technical challenges of the three act Seascape are embraced by Zeitgeist Stage Company, renowned in Boston for their recent epic productions of Stuff Happens and The Kentucky Cycle, which both won Elliot Norton Awards for Outstanding Fringe Theater Productions. The Seascape cast features Peter Brown (Stuff Happens, The Kentucky Cycle) and Michelle Dowd (The Story, Bee-luther-hatchee) as the retirement age couple, with Claude Del (Flesh and Blood) and Emma Goodman (The Kentucky Cycle) as the lizards. The production will be directed by Zeitgeist Stage Company's Artistic Director, David J. Miller. Bad Jazz, by Robert Farquhar, chronicles the lives of young artists in pursuit of a shared dream, as an actress takes a role that puts her sanity at risk, an actor struggles to remain true to his artistic ideals, and a director drives his company past the point of reason. When the lines between reality and performance begin to blur, relationships are tested and this group of desperate souls is forced to ask themselves how far they're prepared to go for art's sake. In The New York Times, Neil Genzlinger wrote, "The play is an all-out assault on pretentious theater directors and the idiot actors who follow their commands in the interest of realism. And Mr. Farquhar has a wonderful way of being droll and outrageous at the same time." Zeitgeist Stage will present the New England premiere of Bad Jazz from January 30 through February 21, 2009 in the Plaza Black Box Theater at the Boston Center for the Arts. Spring Awakening, the play by Frank Wedekind, has been called the most censored play in theater history. The complete, unadulterated text was not performed until 1974, eight-two years after it was written in 1891. The play explores the conflict between repressive adulthood and adolescent sexual longings in a provincial town in Germany at the turn of the last century. Wedekind's play was the basis for the Tony Award winning musical of the same name. Zeitgeist Stage will be presenting Wedekind's original play in a new adaptation by Artistic Director David Miller based on a direct translation by Reinhold Mahler, who is both Mr. Miller's partner and a German native. The play will be presented April 17 through May 9, 2009 in the Plaza Black Box Theater at the Boston Center for the Arts. The run will overlap a few weeks with the musical Spring Awakening's National Tour which will play the Colonial Theater in Boston from April 28 through May 24, 2009.
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Planning Board Workshop Tonight! Please join us on Monday evening, August 25th , 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall for another very important Planning Board meeting. We appreciate everyone's support throughout this process and we need to continue to show our "Rock Support" as we proceed toward Town Meeting in October. Hope to see you on Monday night to say Yes to the Rock! Thanks so much, Dick Silva Chairman Yes to the Rock Committee If you have any questions please call 508-726-1968 or email at kamkarr@comcast.net www.plymouthrockstudios.com Plymouth ROCK Studios | 36 Cordage Park Circle | Suite 305 | Plymouth | MA | 02360
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Important Rock Meetings at Town Hall! Be there! Plymouth Rock Studios has begun a series of very important meetings with the Town of Plymouth and I am writing to urge you to attend. Your continued support is vital to this important process as the Studios move forward. As Chairman of the Yes to the Rock Committee, I ask you to let your voice be heard at these meetings and show the Town how much we need Plymouth Rock Studios. Your attendance will again show the Town that we all need to Say Yes to the Rock! Please help us continue to Say Yes to the Rock by attending these extremely important meetings at Town Hall at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 19 - Joint Meeting, Selectmen, Planning Board, School Committee Wednesday, August 20 - Planning Board Workshop Thank you! Dick Silva Chairman, Yes to the Rock Committee If you have any questions please call 508-726-1968 or e-mail kamkarr@comcast.net.
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PRESS RELEASE Come and spend a special evening of music for one night only at steps off Broadway. This Enchanted Evening Cabaret is a must for all music lovers. Come and hear the music of Rogers and Hammerstein as well as Kinder and Ebb. The cast includes Cheryl Swift, Grant Moss and Keith Mottola. This amazing performance takes place at Steps off Broadway Theater at 799 South Main St, Bellingham, MA, on August 15th at 8PM. All Inquiries for interviews and photos to Karen Walsh (774)292-9023 kmwalsh@hotmail.com
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Free Reading Event: Israel Horovitz's "6 HOTELS" What: Performance Host: Gloucester Stage Start Time: Sunday, August 17 at 7:00pm End Time: Sunday, August 17 at 9:00pm Where: Gloucester Stage To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below: http://www.facebook.com /?event.php&eid=21262450771
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Detrás de mis ojos Official Selection at the 12th Annual Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF). Chosen from over 3,000 submissions, Detrás de mis ojos has been selected as part of a brilliant and unforgettable selection of films from around the world. The 289 films screened from 53 countries will represent an array of genres saluting Rhode Island International Film Festival's (RIIFF) unique status as the lone film festival in New England that is a qualifying event for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences "Oscar". There are more than 7,000 total film festivals worldwide; only 61 have been granted this prestigious distinction. According to Adam Short, RIIFF's Producing Director, "Our calling card has always been our stellar reputation. We are highly recognized by both audiences and filmmakers for screening thoughtful cinematic pieces. This is work that inspires, touches the heart, and - in some cases - encourages our audience to take action." Synopsis The story of Andrés, a man in a state of coma who is aware of what happens around him. As his body stays still, his mind allows him to wander and to try to live a normal life. He keeps going back and forth from his "reality" to his invented world, but he cannot control when to come back from his trips. Please vote on…. http://riiff2008.withoutabox.com/festivals/event_item.php?id=17190 (just press the stars and follow directions) more info at www.filmiko.com Filmiko Production Boutique
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(a letter from Doug Allen, National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator, Screen Actors Guild) August 3, 2008 Dear Screen Actors Guild Member, Your negotiators are working every day to successfully conclude negotiations for a successor agreement to our TV/Theatrical contract. We have not yet closed the gap with the employers’ negotiators, but National President Alan Rosenberg, the National Negotiating Committee co-chairs from the Regional Branch Division, New York and Hollywood and I remain focused on this effort. Right now, that involves small group meetings and exchanges with the employers, their AMPTP representatives and a core group of leaders in both organizations. Substantive progress is more likely in a less formal atmosphere. Negotiators can talk more productively, exchange ideas and define a short path leading to a conclusion. Informal communication is routine in labor talks and, in fact, occurred in other Guilds’ negotiations this year. The full committees and relevant staff of the AMPTP and SAG together number more than 100 people. This large group is extremely effective in framing the issues in negotiations, but unwieldy as we transition to focused, directed discussion. In fact, the full 100-member negotiating group probably will not need to meet across the table again until we shake hands over a deal. You will not doubt read spin suggesting that there is dead silence between our sides. Progress doesn’t have to occur directly across a table. Discussions through alternative channels are ongoing as we work toward a fair deal for actors as soon as possible. Your interest in and support of the key issues like jurisdiction and residuals for all new media have been invaluable to our negotiations, as was the 68-0 vote of our National Board in the resolution of July 26, 2008. This unanimous vote from the board members who represent you in the Regional Branch Division, New York Division and Hollywood Division was a meaningful reaffirmation of SAG’s unity. Solidarity by the SAG Board and SAG members sends an important, powerful signal to management that efforts to divide us aren’t working and that actors are united on the issues. We also know that you remain concerned about other key bargaining priorities such as, for example, product integration, force majeure, stunt performers and background actors’ issues. Be assured that these and our other priorities continue to be in the forefront of our efforts on your behalf. We will stay in touch with you to report on our efforts and hope that you will also stay in touch with us. Continue to email your questions and comments to Contract2008@sag.org (this is an email address not a web link). Thank you for your continued support and solidarity. In unity, Doug Allen National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator P. S. If you have not signed on to the Solidarity Statement in support of your SAG negotiators please do so today by sending an email with your name and SAG member ID to Contract2008@sag.org. Also, check out the list of more than 5,300 actors who have signed the Solidarity Statement. You can see the list by going to www.sag.org and clicking on the Solidarity Statement box. If you would like to read the white paper on new media -- “It’s Not New Media, It’s NOW Media,” click this link http://www.sag.org/contract-2008-tvtheatrical-negotiations. For a look at the National Board of Dire
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Call/Email Mass. Senate President Therese Murray about Film Bill Call Theresa Murray if you want Movie Studios in Mass! 617-722-1500 I have posted this blog because I want everyone to be aware that Senate President Theresa Murray is trying to stop a Film Bill that the Mass. House has approved and that Gov. Patrick is supporting. http://www.patriotledger.com/business/x1816443894/Massachusetts-House-OKs-tax-breaks-for-film-companies-to-build-studios-measure-moves-to-Senate I want everyone I know to please call her office and voice your support. This Bill will allow a Tax Incentive for the construction of Soundstages and Video Games in Mass. One being the Movie Studios Proposed in Weymouth, Ma (Please read my BIO on my website www.chuckslavin.com to see why I am in support) so, please if you have anytime (even if you already have) Email/Call Theresa Murray's office and Tell her you support this Bill and want to see it passed. 617-722-1500 Therese.Murray@state.ma.us http://www.mass.gov/legis/memmenus.htm Also Please Email the Senators if you have time! In Rhode Island a Tax-Cap was passed regardless of many attempts to stop it by many of my friends. Recently a DVD series "The Clique" has decided to film elsewhere after filming the pilot in R.I. due to that same Tax Cap. The writing on the wall is clear! If do not make our support vocal we stand to lose much more than we gain. Here is very interesting Blog on The Video Game portion of the Film Bill Senate President Theresa Murray is deciding to STONEWALL! http://www.gamepolitics.com/2008/07/25 ot-happening-massachusetts-tax-breaks-game-developers CALL/EMAIL SENATE PRESIDENT THERESA MURRAY AND TELL HER YOU WANT THIS BILL VOTED ON! CALL EVERYDAY IF YOU FEEL LIKE BECAUSE I KNOW I WILL! 617-722-1500 Therese.Murray@state.ma.us http://www.mass.gov/legis/memmenus.htm Also Please Email the Senators if you have time!
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The Meadow, a 20-minute independent film to be shot on the Red camera, is seeking three principle actors. Shooting will take place in the Boston area from January 10th to January 16th. The film is about two lovers and the pact that they made to return to each other no matter what. We watch the protagonist, Ryan, travel literally through hell to reach the woman that he loves. Parts being cast are: RYAN: Mid-20Â’s to mid-30Â’s. White, medium height and build. Clean cut, not overly confident or aggressive. Despite his laid back and shy nature, Ryan will do anything to reconnect with Bridget, the love of his life. He is dedicated and optimistic, and believes that the pact that he made with Bridget will allow them to overcome any obstacles. BRIDGET: Mid-20Â’s to mid-30Â’s. Medium height, slender. Sexy, but in an understated way. Bridget is a bartender, and is very good at her job. Confident and self-assured. Wants to be with Ryan, but views the world more realistically than he does, and understands that it may not be possible. CLIVE: Mid-30Â’s to late 40Â’s. Built like a brick house: tall and thick. Has a mean, tough, devilish exterior that matches his interior. He is a realist to the point of being pessimistic, and snarls more than he speaks. DoesnÂ’t care about anyone but himself. Auditions will be held on Friday, November 7th, from 6:00-9:00pm at 150 Boylston Street, room 117 and on Saturday, November 8th, from 2:00-5:00pm at 150 Boylston Street, room 113. Please e-mail themeadowfilm@gmail.com if interested in auditioning for a copy of the script and scenes to read at the audition.
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Turning Point, an independent short film set in Boston’s Chinatown, is seeking four principal actors, as well as two minor children’s roles. Shooting dates are yet to be finalized, but would take place over 3-4 days in early January 2009. Please note that script is action-heavy, and so all four principal actors MUST be comfortable doing their own light-to-moderate stunt work. Characters needed are: BRIDGET: early-to-mid-20’s. Main female character. Has just become engaged to her boyfriend, Ryan, when the couple are attacked in an alley by two thieves. Actor MUST be comfortable doing her own light stunt work. RYAN: mid-to-late 20’s. Main male character. Has just proposed to his girlfriend, Bridget, when the couple are attacked in an alley by two thieves. Actor MUST be comfortable doing his own stunt work. PORTER: early-to-late 30’s. Tall, thin, pale. One of the two thieves who attacks Bridget and Ryan. Has some sense of regret during the attack. Actor MUST be comfortable doing his own stunt work. STEPHEN: early-to-late 30’s. Looming, dark, scruffy. One of the two thieves who attacks Bridget and Ryan. Shows no remorse during the attack. Actor MUST be comfortable doing his own stunt work. BIGS: Child, can be between 8-12 years old. Mysterious and dark. Bigs is homeless, with a muddled back story, and “owns” the alley in which the attack takes place. YOUNG RYAN: Child, can be between 8-12 years old. Only needed for one flashback scene. Casting will take place on Sunday, October 26th, from 6:00 – 9:00pm at 150 Boylston Street, room 114 and on Tuesday, October 28th, from 6:00 – 9:00pm at 150 Boylston Street, room 232. Attached is a .pdf version of the script. Please read through and select a portion that you would like to read as an audition. Although the two children's parts do not have lines, we are still asking all child actors to come to an audition so that we can get a sense of how you act without dialogue. Please e-mail alexandra_locastro@emerson.edu with any questions or for more information. http://backstageboston.com/images/fbfiles/files/TURNINGPOINTDraft2.pdf
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Casting talent and crew for the feature length film, "The Intensive" set in and to be shot in, greater Boston. Film is a straight drama, no fx or guns or gore etc. The tag line is "The Piano" meets "Last Tango...". In pre prod now, expecting to begin shooting around 10/21 for 9 to 14 days. Seeking experienced, qualified PA's, Sound person with gear, makeup, continuity photog, script supervisor, poss 2nd AD, location scout etc. Also an apartment location and a location as an acting class classroom. Casting for one of the 4 leads, Max, 30's up, slick, ruggedly attractive, a film director. Also for a number of smaller roles, some speaking, most background. The talent we choose will be the determining factor in whether this will be a SAG film or not. Respond with hs and r to producer.ti@gmail.com asap. Auditions will be held late this week and/or early next week. Thanks.
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Company One is now booking auditions for their March main stage production of THE PAIN AND THE ITCH. Please visit http://www.companyone.org/Current_Season/Auditions.htm for more details.
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Apologies for the typo in the title - it's "in HD". Shooting will be done in Brighton weekends of Oct 11th and 18th. :)
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Casting call for "Drawn", a short HD film about a boy who goes through one hellish night to find the sister he lost. A suburb at dusk becomes a theatre of dark dreams, outlined by trees and streetlights and populated by the characters of his sister's troubled imagination. Needed: young man: ages 15-25, young girl ages 8-13 Auditions are THIS saturday, Sept 27th at Emerson College. Exact time and location TBD. We will have additional audition days so please contact me even if you can't make Saturday! To express interest, please send an email to grace(dot)eyre(at)yahoo(dot)com with a little information about yourself and preferably a resume and headshot. Sorry, no pay as this is a student shoot. You will get lunch, a credit, and a copy. Thanks!
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Open auditions are being held October 5th from noon to 3pm at Club Gallery located at 150 Point Street in Providence, Rhode Island.
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SCORPIO FILM RELEASING is looking for actors of all ages (over 18, though) and types for thier next feature -- the action/comedy NUN OF THAT, which begins shooting in Rhode Island in November 2008. The film is going to be a feature length version of the short which was submitted to the Providence 48Hr Film Festival 2008, which can be viewed here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5cdoEqsOWc If you are interested in setting up an audition with us, please send your headshot and resume to: NUNOFTHAT2009@gmail.com. NUN OF THAT is a non-union, non-SAG production.
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OPEN AUDITIONS for URINETOWN Sunday, October 5, 2008 at 3:00pm A hilarious tale of greed, corruption, love, and revolution in a time when water is worth its weight in gold. Inspired by the works of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill, URINETOWN is an irreverently humorous satire in which no one is safe from scrutiny. The Buckley Performing Arts Center Massasoit Community College Rt. 27, Brockton, MA (Across from Christo’s) 508-588-9100 ext. 1982 Book and Lyrics by Greg Kotis Music by Mark Hollman Please prepare a song preferably from the show and dress casually for dance audition. Show dates: December 4, 5, 6 (matinee & evening) & 7th. Director - Michael Hammond Choreographer – Samantha brior-jones Musical Director - Janice Issa Wright Costume Designer - Jennifer Spagone Lighting Designer – Dan Jentzen Producer - Mark Rocheteau Set Designer - Nathan Fogg Technical Director - Brian Willis Stage Manager - Erin Thomas Rehearsals begin October 7, 2008 Rehearsal schedule – Sunday 1-4pm, Alternating Mondays & Tuesdays and Wednesday 7:00-10:00 PM Not all actors will be needed at every rehearsal. Rehearsal schedule subject to change with notice. Massasoit Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or age in its programs, activities or employment.
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LDI Casting is casting a role for Showtime's BROTHERHOOD: Male - 25-35 years old - to portray a Rastafarian store owner Auditions being held Wednesday 9.10.08 in Providence. It's most likely a 1 or 2 day shoot Although the exact day of filming is not scheduled, the entire episode films in Providence from 9.15.08 through 9.9.24.08. Please forward your headshot and resume to us: ldicasting@cox.net You will be contacted directly if we can book an audition. Please do not call the office to book. Thanks. Anne Mulhall LDI Casting 1 Center Place Providence, RI 02903 401.383.7525 www.ldicasting.net
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The town of Plymouth, MA have brought us one step closer to "Hollywood East" by approving the $400 million Plymouth Rock Studio! Here are a bunch of news items I pulled from the Massachusetts Film Office website (thank you MFO!):

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Studio officials show residents how 30- to 40-foot-high, tree-lined earthen berms that would screen any view of studio sound stages and mute any noise from inside.

(from www.mafilm.org - By Tamara Race, GATEHOUSE NEWS SERVICE, Aug 26, 2008)

PLYMOUTH - Plymouth Rock Studios officials wowed planners and residents and did it without special effects, stunts, song or dance.

Studio officials showed residents how 30- to 40-foot-high, tree-lined earthen berms along Long Pond Road [...]
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This just in... CNN is reporting that John McCain has picked 44-year-old former beauty-queen Sarah Palin as his new mate, replacing aging wife, Cindy "Beer Bitch" McCain. Clearly we should have seen this coming. After all, he has been heard calling her a "c**t" and a "trollup".

"In his 1992 Senate bid, McCain was joined on the [...]
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Get in on the action
(from Massachusetts Film Office, Monday, August 11, 2008 at 11:45 AM)

By Erin Trahan
Boston Globe
August 11, 2008

Admit it: You’re a little obsessed.

And a little proud. Your backyard is suddenly the setting for multiplex movies like “21″ and Oscar winners like “The Departed.” Matthew McConaughey, Kate Hudson, and Bruce Willis have been in town lately, hanging out at bars you’ve been to, sho [...]
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7 News/Suffolk Poll: Voters Overwhelmingly Approve of Film Tax Credit
(from Massachusetts Film Office, Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 2:56 PM)

MFO News
August 8, 2008

BOSTON – At least when it comes to issues, Massachusetts voters are supporting Governor Deval Patrick’s favorites–like casino gambling and more movie productions according to a poll released today by 7NEWS/Suffolk University.

Casino gambling, which was also supported by Gov [...]
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The next act: a film studio for Stoneham?
(from Massachusetts Film Office, Monday, August 11, 2008 at 3:48 PM)

(By Bella Travaglini, Boston Globe, August 10, 2008)

A Hollywood-type movie studio in Stoneham?

It’s possible, says Gary DeCicco, a Nahant-based developer who says he wants to buy the dormant Boston Regional Medical Center in Stoneham and convert the 40-plus-acre property into a studio and soundstage for movie productions.

DeCicco, [...]
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Trio Join Gibson and De Niro in DARKNESS
(from Massachusetts Film OfficeFriday, August 15, 2008 at 11:32 AM)

(By Jarrod Sarafin, Hollywood Reporter, August 15, 2008)

Leading stars Mel Gibson and Robert De Niro have some new cast members to welcome on board in their upcoming thriller Edge of Darkness. Danny Huston, Shawn Roberts (Land of the Dead, Diary of the Dead) and Bojana Novakovic have joined the Martin Campbell-directed project, which is based on a screenplay by [...]
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Plymouth Rock Studios’ future hinges on zoning change
(Massachusetts Film Office, Saturday, August 16, 2008 at 11:08 AM)

(By Tamara Race, The Patriot Ledger, Aug 16, 2008)

PLYMOUTH — The site has changed, but the mission has not.

Plymouth Rock Studios intends to build a major movie and television production studio in Massachusetts. The company’s preferred site is the Waverly Oaks golf course in Plymouth off Route 3 at exit 3, but the plan [...]
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Hub of the film industry: ‘Big Screen Boston’ chronicles city’s starring roles
(Massachusetts Film Office, Yesterday at 10:14 PM)

(By Ed Symkus, GateHouse News Service, Aug 18, 2008)

BOSTON —The folks in the movie business aren’t kidding when they refer to Boston and its environs as Hollywood East. That moniker was given to Toronto for a while, but new tax incentives and some eager folks in the Massachusetts Film Office have been luring m [...]
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For the fourth time this month, I was told by a complete stranger, that I needed a sandwich, cheeseburger, steak or something of that sort.... Why? because it's LESS acceptable in this country to be thin than it is to be fat. You know that if I EVER told an obese person "you don't need a sandwich", it would be considered so un-PC and I'm sure there'd be some rights group filing a lawsuit against me for some kind of hate crime. But anyone can just walk up to me an [...]
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AP - Indian forces fired grenades at the landmark Taj Mahal hotel Friday, the last stand of the suspected Muslim militants, just hours after elite commandos stormed a Jewish outreach center and found six hostages dead.

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