The process of putting together the television show titled “American Chopsuey”, a variety/talk show exploring the arts and culture in Southeastern CT has begun! Within this process comes creating, writing, planning, shooting, editing and of course promoting. SO HELP SPREAD THE WORD! I am looking for local talent and ideas as well as anyone who just has something they’d like to speak on. Of course I am choosing those in which I feel fit within the guidelines of the show but as guidelines go, things are pretty loose right now and I am open for anything! American Chopsuey TV will debut on Metrocast Channel 24 and will be shot on various locations around Southeastern CT as well as in the the Studio itself.

This is not your normal public access TV show!

w/ Live Music, Skits, News, Educational Shorts, Games, Numerous Guests & galore….yeah i said GALORE! This is not just a television show, but an all new experience within the arts and culture movement occurring RIGHT HERE in Southeastern CT.

e-mail your ?’s / suggestions / comments ———- AMERICANCHOPSUEYTV@GMAIL.COM

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We are trying to find an awesome 80s cover band for a local bar for an upcoming 80s night, probably the end of February or sometime in March. We are looking for upbeat bands that play a good variety of 80s tunes! Please email only if you have a website or myspace that has your covers on it! You will be contacted if we are interested in having you play.

I am looking for a Jazz singer or Band to partake in a 1920's birthday party for about 50-75 people. It would be a great chance to put something on your resume and have fun. Contact for date and other info

Seeking a fitness spinning instructor to teach college students, faculty and staff - East side of Providence.

Pay rate $20-40

classes at T TH at 11 am, 12 noon, 5pm , 6 pm
M W F - 11 am or 12 noon, 5pm, 6 pm openings

Classes start Jan- May

I've decided rather than book our band for a show and rely on the venue and/or booking agent to set up the details, i'd rather do it myself. I'm looking for bands local to Central, MA. to play some shows with us. I wish I could give you a demo to listen to, give you a better idea as whether you want to play with us, but I don't have it yet. Working on it right now. However, I can tell you we play rock/alternative, kind of indy, sometimes synth. To be honest i wouldn't know what to call us just yet. Presently going by the name Dental Plan. We're debating keeping it.

Also, we're looking to play venues such as Tammany Hall, Ralph's Diner, Lucky Dog (Worcester) to begin with, moving out east and west afterwards.

If you and your band would be interested send me a reply. If you have a demo or a myspace or website or anything i can check out that would be awesome.

Cheers.

Models wanted for Fashion Event in Downcity Providence on Febrary 7th. This is a no pay gig, however, we are confident that it will be an awesome portfolio builder.

Model Call
Sunday January 11, 2009
1pm to 3pm
Lenoir Bar & Lounge
852 Newport Avenue
Pawtucket, RI
(Across From CVS Pharmacy)

I am a Design and Photography student at the Rhode Island School of Design, creating a unique photo project on Show animals and the people who own them (this is NOT depicting anyone in a negative light). I've already photographed a variety of Cat shows in the Vermont area and am looking to photograph people and their show pets in their home or studio environment.

This would be extremely NONinvasive and I would only ask an hour or so with several of my personal cameras (no heavy lights or equipment) to basically hang out in your home/office with your pet.

As thanks, I can offer a finished hardcover professionally printed photo book of the project, as well as your name and pet's info (if desired) to be included in the book. Also, if any of the photos I take you would like to have as payment instead, for your pet's show book or portfolio, that can be arranged no problem.

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Looking for models to expand on my portfolio. (18+, female preferred) TFP, TFCD. I'm trying to do a wide range of things from art, portrait to pin-up. No nudity. Must be willing to travel. (Worcester area) If you have a headshot please send it for consideration with the following.

Name (including stagename)
address
Phone No.
Email
times available.

Also if you have an unusual location that would be a plus. Feel free to visit my websites.

www.flipsidefilms.net
www.shanleyvideoservices.com

Thanks again.
Andrew Shanley

I am looking for a newly wed couple for a photo shot. I am getting into the photography business and need to build a portfolio. It will be 1 -2 hours and I can compensate $100 for your time. I need the bride in her wedding dress and vail, and the groom in a suit, you do not need to go get a tux.

Please send the following:

1. Picture of the couple
2. City you live in - ( so I can make arrangements at a local church for the shoot)

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Cast needed for short film titled The Orchard. The film is a modern retelling of the Adam and Eve story with a hint of magical realism. Auditions will be held during the month of August, shooting will be in mid-late September in Boston, MA. Roles needing to be filled are: 1) Male, 22-35, tough looking, doesn't have to be incredibly muscular, underlying fragility contradicts his coarse demeanor 2) Female, 25-40, playing two parts, must be able to play both sexy temptress and wholesome woman. If you're interested in auditioning or learning more about the project, please contact MeganRoy1@gmail.com or WillSimmons1@gmail.com. Thank you!

Weisswoman Productions is a full-service video production company based in the Boston area. We make video for all walks of work and life, using excellent equipment and experienced, personable crew. We work with you and your budget to create great video that you'll love and want to share with others. Videography: Single or Multi-cameraVideo EditingSound RecordingMedia TransferMedia DuplicationHDV, HD, Mini-DV, DV-CAM, 24p, DVD, VHS, and other formats Our diverse portfolio includes DocumentaryProfessional Events and TrainingEducationalNon-profitFamily occasionsEventsPerformances

Acoustic jazz and classical guitarist with thirty years experience providing live music for events in greater Boston and throughout New England. Jazz and classical music for weddings, receptions, corporate functions and other special occasions.

Jared Voss is an actor, writer, director, and songwriter, living and working in Boston, MA. He most recently played investigative-reporter Roger Pullmocker on the Showtime series Brotherhood. New York credits include the title roles in MacBeth and Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, Iokanaan in Salome, and Burton in Burn This. In Boston Jared created the role of Long Jack in the world premier of Israel Horovitz's Captains and Courage. Other credits include the Pirate King in Pirates of Penzance, Malvolio in Twelfth Night, Longaville in Love's Labours Lost, and Perchik in Fiddler on the Roof. Jared has starred in a variety of independent films, including Behind Bars (http://www.behindbarsmovie.com/), which he also wrote and directed, as well as numerous TV and radio commercials. He holds a BFA in Acting, has performed with ImprovBoston and Boston Comedy Theater, and has performed, toured, and recorded with several bands and as a solo artist. Jared is a member of SAG (Screen Actors Guild) and AEA (Actors' Equity Association). His music is licensed internationally by BMI. Jared is also the Boston and New England Regional Casting Contributor for BackStageBoston.com (http://www.backstageboston.com/). Jared founded LoudSue Films (http://www.loudsue.com/) and provides voice-over and audio production services through Voices On Demand (http://www.voicesondemand.com/).

Founded in 2001 by Jared Voss (http://loudsue.com/jaredvoss.htm), LoudSue Productions offers creative approaches to film, video, and audio production and post-production. We also offer web and graphic design services. LoudSue Films, the creative wing of LSP, produces innovative and inspired features, documentaries, and shorts.

Voice-over and audio production sevices.

Cast needed for short film titled The Orchard. The film is a modern retelling of the Adam and Eve story with a hint of magical realism. Auditions will be held during the month of August, shooting will be in mid-late September in Boston, MA. Roles needing to be filled are: 1) Male, 22-35, tough looking, doesn't have to be incredibly muscular, underlying fragility contradicts his coarse demeanor 2) Female, 25-40, playing two parts, must be able to play both sexy temptress and wholesome woman. If you're interested in auditioning or learning more about the project, please contact MeganRoy1@gmail.com or WillSimmons1@gmail.com. Thank you!

Weisswoman Productions is a full-service video production company based in the Boston area. We make video for all walks of work and life, using excellent equipment and experienced, personable crew. We work with you and your budget to create great video that you'll love and want to share with others. Videography: Single or Multi-cameraVideo EditingSound RecordingMedia TransferMedia DuplicationHDV, HD, Mini-DV, DV-CAM, 24p, DVD, VHS, and other formats Our diverse portfolio includes DocumentaryProfessional Events and TrainingEducationalNon-profitFamily occasionsEventsPerformances

Acoustic jazz and classical guitarist with thirty years experience providing live music for events in greater Boston and throughout New England. Jazz and classical music for weddings, receptions, corporate functions and other special occasions.

Jared Voss is an actor, writer, director, and songwriter, living and working in Boston, MA. He most recently played investigative-reporter Roger Pullmocker on the Showtime series Brotherhood. New York credits include the title roles in MacBeth and Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, Iokanaan in Salome, and Burton in Burn This. In Boston Jared created the role of Long Jack in the world premier of Israel Horovitz's Captains and Courage. Other credits include the Pirate King in Pirates of Penzance, Malvolio in Twelfth Night, Longaville in Love's Labours Lost, and Perchik in Fiddler on the Roof. Jared has starred in a variety of independent films, including Behind Bars (http://www.behindbarsmovie.com/), which he also wrote and directed, as well as numerous TV and radio commercials. He holds a BFA in Acting, has performed with ImprovBoston and Boston Comedy Theater, and has performed, toured, and recorded with several bands and as a solo artist. Jared is a member of SAG (Screen Actors Guild) and AEA (Actors' Equity Association). His music is licensed internationally by BMI. Jared is also the Boston and New England Regional Casting Contributor for BackStageBoston.com (http://www.backstageboston.com/). Jared founded LoudSue Films (http://www.loudsue.com/) and provides voice-over and audio production services through Voices On Demand (http://www.voicesondemand.com/).

Founded in 2001 by Jared Voss (http://loudsue.com/jaredvoss.htm), LoudSue Productions offers creative approaches to film, video, and audio production and post-production. We also offer web and graphic design services. LoudSue Films, the creative wing of LSP, produces innovative and inspired features, documentaries, and shorts.

Voice-over and audio production sevices.

Counter-Productions Theatre Company is seeking three actors for their upcoming production of The Mousetrap: Giles, age 20+ Trotter (male), age 20+ Mrs. Boyle, age 30+ The play will be performed at The Stadium Theatre in Woonsocket, RI. Performance dates are March 27, 28, and 29. Rehearsals will be held in Salem, MA. Auditions are being held January 8, 8-10 PM at The Factory Theatre on Tremont Street in Boston, by appointment only. Please contact Carrie Philpot at carriecounterproductions@gmail.com if you are interested. Please bring a headshot and resume to the audition.

CASTING NOTICE Las Vegas-based Production Company is looking for a few good men and women for a casino production, one night only, in the Buffalo/Niagara Falls area. Future productions are also planned throughout 2009. NEED: Actors with heavy comedic skills, looking for Italian “gangster” characters, family members, etc, and Jewish family members for a one night Jewish Italian Interactive wedding show. All actors must have strong comedy improvisation skills, with previous experience preferred. Some parts require singing, others do not. Among characters needed: THE BRIDE - the Godfather’s Italian Princess Daughter THE GROOM – the wimpy Jewish Momma’s Boy THE GODFATHER – his little baby is getting married to a Jewish guy. Nobody is happy. PEGGY SUE - The Girl Next Door ACE – The Car Salesman TRUDY - The Over-the-Top Ex-showgirl BAMBI - Overweight Horny Lady ZINA - The Happy Hooker AND the supporting family members for the Bride (Italian) and Groom (Jewish). Submissions via email are now welcome, we need to see current photo and resume. The director of the show will be in Buffalo the week of December 8th to personally audition the potential cast members. Appointments will be required. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE. (We will call you if we wish to set an appointment.) Auditions will held at a Boston location to be announced during the week of Dec. 8th A splendid time is guaranteed for all. Thank you, Steve Dacri www.STEVEDACRI.com email to steve@magicwebchannel.com Creator “Mario & Mary’s Wedding” “Nathan & Nina’s Jewish Italian Wedding” “All-American High School Reunion” “Celebrity Roast”

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.

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

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.

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.

Apologies for the typo in the title - it's "in HD". Shooting will be done in Brighton weekends of Oct 11th and 18th. :)

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!

Open auditions are being held October 5th from noon to 3pm at Club Gallery located at 150 Point Street in Providence, Rhode Island.

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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We appear to be having some technical difficulties on our Page One. The "Read More" links in the News, Gigs, and Blogs sections are not working. I apologize for this, and am working to resolve it. Thanks for your patience! -Jared

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/.

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)!

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 per