Monday, May 04, 2009
Lovely By Surprise
A trailer for Lovely By Surprise: filmed in and around Memphis. Coming soon on DVD!
MIM salutes Chile
Indie Memphis and Memphis in May Salute Chile with “Cinema of Chile”
MEMPHIS, Tennessee – Indie Memphis and Memphis in May present “Cinema of Chile” as part of Memphis in May’s Salute to Chile.
At 7:30 pm on Thursday, May 7th at the Brooks Museum of Art, Indie Memphis and Memphis in May present “Short Films from Chile,” an evening of award-winning Chilean short films representing the best in Chilean cinema as selected by the Santiago International Film Festival. In Spanish with English subtitles.
What: Short Films from Chile
When: 7:30 pm, Thursday, May 7th
Where: Brooks Museum of Art
Admission: $5 / Free for Indie Memphis members
At 7:00 pm on Thursday, May 14th and Thursday, May 21st at Malco’s Studio on the Square, Indie Memphis and Memphis in May present the acclaimed Chilean feature “Machuca” on 35mm film. Recognized as one of the best Chilean films in history, “Machuca” tells the story of a young boy thrust from his poverty-stricken home to an elite private school and a privileged life-style. The complicated contrasts between the two worlds unfold as the boy befriends his well-to-do classmates – all in the background of a politically turbulent 1973 Chile. In Spanish with English subtitles.
What: Machuca
When: 7:00 pm, Thursday, May 14th and Thursday, May 21st
Where: Malco’s Studio on the Square
Admission: $5 / Free for Indie Memphis members
For more about Memphis in May’s Salute to Chile, please visit www.memphisinmay.org.
For more about Indie Memphis and to learn about Indie Memphis’ new membership program, please visit www.indiememphis.com or call (901) 251-5171.
MEMPHIS, Tennessee – Indie Memphis and Memphis in May present “Cinema of Chile” as part of Memphis in May’s Salute to Chile.
At 7:30 pm on Thursday, May 7th at the Brooks Museum of Art, Indie Memphis and Memphis in May present “Short Films from Chile,” an evening of award-winning Chilean short films representing the best in Chilean cinema as selected by the Santiago International Film Festival. In Spanish with English subtitles.
What: Short Films from Chile
When: 7:30 pm, Thursday, May 7th
Where: Brooks Museum of Art
Admission: $5 / Free for Indie Memphis members
At 7:00 pm on Thursday, May 14th and Thursday, May 21st at Malco’s Studio on the Square, Indie Memphis and Memphis in May present the acclaimed Chilean feature “Machuca” on 35mm film. Recognized as one of the best Chilean films in history, “Machuca” tells the story of a young boy thrust from his poverty-stricken home to an elite private school and a privileged life-style. The complicated contrasts between the two worlds unfold as the boy befriends his well-to-do classmates – all in the background of a politically turbulent 1973 Chile. In Spanish with English subtitles.
What: Machuca
When: 7:00 pm, Thursday, May 14th and Thursday, May 21st
Where: Malco’s Studio on the Square
Admission: $5 / Free for Indie Memphis members
For more about Memphis in May’s Salute to Chile, please visit www.memphisinmay.org.
For more about Indie Memphis and to learn about Indie Memphis’ new membership program, please visit www.indiememphis.com or call (901) 251-5171.
Sunday, May 03, 2009
Getting Hollywood to Memphis
Interesting story here on filmmaking in Memphis - ranked high as a good city to film in - from businesstn.com.
For those who toil within Memphis' economic development sector, the impressive ranking can be summarized in two words: local incentives. For example, Memphis officials offered an incentive package valued at $500,000 (in real estate and storage space), which helped entice the production company involved with the 2004 Walk the Line filming effort to choose the Bluff City over Shreveport.
"Although our incentives on the state level can be competitive, [the state] cannot offer all of the benefits of some of the other states' incentives," says Sharon Fox O'Guin, deputy commissioner of the Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission (MSCFTC). O'Guinn and MSCFTC Commissioner Linn Sitler, who oversees Memphis/Shelby County incentives efforts, have a combined 45 years of film industry experience. "That is where our local government has really stepped up and offered the wage refund program that not only allows a monetary incentive to outside productions, but trains the local crew to help them move up the ladder in the production world."
With the wage refund program, filmmakers can receive a state filming incentive consisting of a 32% cash refund of qualified in-state spending, as well as a city/county filming incentive of a 50% cash refund of wages of qualified local crew trainees.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
NBBT out on Tuesday
'Nothing But the Truth' comes out this week on DVD. Here's something from a recent rare screening.
Chatterbox auditions
Chatterbox Audio Theater
announces open auditions for
Dead and Gone
A Southern retelling of James Joyce's "The Dead"
Open auditions: Monday, May 11, 7 pm
Callbacks: Tuesday, May 12, 7 pm
Rehearsal and recording dates: June 7 - 27, 2009
Audition location:
The Next Stage at Theatre Memphis
630 Perkins Ext.
Memphis, TN 38117
Dead and Gone is a Southern retelling of James Joyce’s classic story The Dead, transplanted f rom Dublin to Memphis. Set in 1905, the story follows Gabriel Conroy, an insecure intellectual, as he attempts to navigate the various social currents at his aunts’ annual holiday party. Eventually his victories and concerns are put into harsh perspective by a surprising confession from his wife, Margaret.
The cast of ten requires four men and six women. The roles are:
GABRIEL: A schoolteacher
MARGARET: His wife
AUNT KATE: His aunt
AUNT JULIE: Her sister; Gabriel’s aunt
MARY JANE: Julie and Kate’s niece; Gabriel’s cousin
FREDDY: A drunk
BROWN: A businessman
MISS IVORS: A teacher; Gabriel’s colleague
CRANDALL: A tenor
LILY: A servant girl
The roles of Aunt Kate and Aunt Julie require “seasoned†(i.e., older) voices. Aunt Julie must be able to sing. The role of Lily requires an African American actress. The only role that will be pre-cast is that of Crandall. Sound effects will be performed by the cast, so those who aren’t on mic as often will still have plenty to do.
The play is a drama, and will be performed as naturalistically as possibleâ€"in other words, you shouldn’t sound like you’re acting. All of the characters except Gabriel will be performed with Southern accents. Please note that these are light, naturalistic accents; they aren’t caricatures, and they a re never played for comic effect. They should sound like a lot of the people you encounter in Memphis every day.
The recorded show will debut on WKNO-FM before being posted to the Chatterbox website.
For auditions, please prepare a two- to five-minute audio monologue that you can deliver in the appropriate style (dramatic, naturalistic, and in a Southern accent). These do not need to be memorized. Bring a script with you and be prepared to deliver the monologue as you would perform it into a microphone.
Send an email to scriptrequest@chatterboxtheater.org and we’ll be happy to send you a PDF of the full script.
We hope to see you at auditions!
bob
http://www.chatterboxtheater.org/node/38
announces open auditions for
Dead and Gone
A Southern retelling of James Joyce's "The Dead"
Open auditions: Monday, May 11, 7 pm
Callbacks: Tuesday, May 12, 7 pm
Rehearsal and recording dates: June 7 - 27, 2009
Audition location:
The Next Stage at Theatre Memphis
630 Perkins Ext.
Memphis, TN 38117
Dead and Gone is a Southern retelling of James Joyce’s classic story The Dead, transplanted f rom Dublin to Memphis. Set in 1905, the story follows Gabriel Conroy, an insecure intellectual, as he attempts to navigate the various social currents at his aunts’ annual holiday party. Eventually his victories and concerns are put into harsh perspective by a surprising confession from his wife, Margaret.
The cast of ten requires four men and six women. The roles are:
GABRIEL: A schoolteacher
MARGARET: His wife
AUNT KATE: His aunt
AUNT JULIE: Her sister; Gabriel’s aunt
MARY JANE: Julie and Kate’s niece; Gabriel’s cousin
FREDDY: A drunk
BROWN: A businessman
MISS IVORS: A teacher; Gabriel’s colleague
CRANDALL: A tenor
LILY: A servant girl
The roles of Aunt Kate and Aunt Julie require “seasoned†(i.e., older) voices. Aunt Julie must be able to sing. The role of Lily requires an African American actress. The only role that will be pre-cast is that of Crandall. Sound effects will be performed by the cast, so those who aren’t on mic as often will still have plenty to do.
The play is a drama, and will be performed as naturalistically as possibleâ€"in other words, you shouldn’t sound like you’re acting. All of the characters except Gabriel will be performed with Southern accents. Please note that these are light, naturalistic accents; they aren’t caricatures, and they a re never played for comic effect. They should sound like a lot of the people you encounter in Memphis every day.
The recorded show will debut on WKNO-FM before being posted to the Chatterbox website.
For auditions, please prepare a two- to five-minute audio monologue that you can deliver in the appropriate style (dramatic, naturalistic, and in a Southern accent). These do not need to be memorized. Bring a script with you and be prepared to deliver the monologue as you would perform it into a microphone.
Send an email to scriptrequest@
We hope to see you at auditions!
bob
http://www.chatterboxtheater.
Friday, April 24, 2009
On Location Memphis
On Location: Memphis International Film Festival -- here's the scoop, and you should absolutely be there. Especially check out Live Animals by Memphis director/writer Jeremy Benson Saturday night. Scary as hell.
Chatterbox auditions
Chatterbox Audio Theater
announces open auditions for
Dead and Gone
A Southern retelling of James Joyce's "The Dead"
Open auditions: Monday, May 11, 7 pm
Callbacks: Tuesday, May 12, 7 pm
Rehearsal and recording dates: June 7 - 27, 2009
Audition location:
The Next Stage at Theatre Memphis
630 Perkins Ext.
Memphis, TN 38117
Dead and Gone is a Southern retelling of James Joyce’s classic story The Dead,
transplanted from Dublin to Memphis. Set in 1905, the story follows Gabriel
Conroy, an insecure intellectual, as he attempts to navigate the various social
currents at his aunts’ annual holiday party. Eventually his victories and
concerns are put into harsh perspective by a surprising confession from his
wife, Margaret.
The cast of ten requires four men and six women. The roles are:
GABRIEL: A schoolteacher
MARGARET: His wife
AUNT KATE: His aunt
AUNT JULIE: Her sister; Gabriel’s aunt
MARY JANE: Julie and Kate’s niece; Gabriel’s cousin
FREDDY: A drunk
BROWN: A businessman
MISS IVORS: A teacher; Gabriel’s colleague
CRANDALL: A tenor
LILY: A servant girl
The roles of Aunt Kate and Aunt Julie require “seasoned†(i.e., older)
voices. Aunt Julie must be able to sing. The role of Lily requires an African
American actress. The only role that will be pre-cast is that of Crandall. Sound
effects will be performed by the cast, so those who aren’t on mic as often
will still have plenty to do.
The play is a drama, and will be performed as naturalistically as possibleâ€"in
other words, you shouldn’t sound like you’re acting. All of the characters
except Gabriel will be performed with Southern accents. Please note that these
are light, naturalistic accents; they aren’t caricatures, and they are never
played for comic effect. They should sound like a lot of the people you
encounter in Memphis every day.
The recorded show will debut on WKNO-FM before being posted to the Chatterbox
website.
For auditions, please prepare a two- to five-minute audio monologue that you can
deliver in the appropriate style (dramatic, naturalistic, and in a Southern
accent). These do not need to be memorized. Bring a script with you and be
prepared to deliver the monologue as you would perform it into a microphone.
Send an email to scriptrequest@... and we’ll be happy to
send you a PDF of the full script.
We hope to see you at auditions!
bob
http://www.chatterboxtheater.org/node/38
announces open auditions for
Dead and Gone
A Southern retelling of James Joyce's "The Dead"
Open auditions: Monday, May 11, 7 pm
Callbacks: Tuesday, May 12, 7 pm
Rehearsal and recording dates: June 7 - 27, 2009
Audition location:
The Next Stage at Theatre Memphis
630 Perkins Ext.
Memphis, TN 38117
Dead and Gone is a Southern retelling of James Joyce’s classic story The Dead,
transplanted from Dublin to Memphis. Set in 1905, the story follows Gabriel
Conroy, an insecure intellectual, as he attempts to navigate the various social
currents at his aunts’ annual holiday party. Eventually his victories and
concerns are put into harsh perspective by a surprising confession from his
wife, Margaret.
The cast of ten requires four men and six women. The roles are:
GABRIEL: A schoolteacher
MARGARET: His wife
AUNT KATE: His aunt
AUNT JULIE: Her sister; Gabriel’s aunt
MARY JANE: Julie and Kate’s niece; Gabriel’s cousin
FREDDY: A drunk
BROWN: A businessman
MISS IVORS: A teacher; Gabriel’s colleague
CRANDALL: A tenor
LILY: A servant girl
The roles of Aunt Kate and Aunt Julie require “seasoned†(i.e., older)
voices. Aunt Julie must be able to sing. The role of Lily requires an African
American actress. The only role that will be pre-cast is that of Crandall. Sound
effects will be performed by the cast, so those who aren’t on mic as often
will still have plenty to do.
The play is a drama, and will be performed as naturalistically as possibleâ€"in
other words, you shouldn’t sound like you’re acting. All of the characters
except Gabriel will be performed with Southern accents. Please note that these
are light, naturalistic accents; they aren’t caricatures, and they are never
played for comic effect. They should sound like a lot of the people you
encounter in Memphis every day.
The recorded show will debut on WKNO-FM before being posted to the Chatterbox
website.
For auditions, please prepare a two- to five-minute audio monologue that you can
deliver in the appropriate style (dramatic, naturalistic, and in a Southern
accent). These do not need to be memorized. Bring a script with you and be
prepared to deliver the monologue as you would perform it into a microphone.
Send an email to scriptrequest@... and we’ll be happy to
send you a PDF of the full script.
We hope to see you at auditions!
bob
http://www.chatterboxtheater.org/node/38
Monday, March 23, 2009
Contest for Memphis Musicians
On Location: Memphis International Film Festival invites you to Enter our Song Writing Contest
Apply online at www.OnLocationMemphis.org
On Location: MEMPHIS believes that music is an instrumental part of every film.
To help celebrate our 10th anniversary, we are seeking Memphis area musicians and artists to submit a 3-5 minute song which will be an integral part of our celebration. Our goal is to encourage networking between filmmakers and musicians.
Three finalists will be chosen to perform their songs at our Opening Night party at Ground Zero Blues Club Memphis where more than 100 filmmakers and industry professionals will be inattendance. The winner will be announced that evening along with the OL:M fest’s film awards for 2009.
The winning song will also be played before the screening of each film during the
festival, April 24-26, 2009, be placed on www.onlocationmemphis.org website, be used at On Location: MEMPHIS events throughout 2009/2010 leading up to next year’s festival and will receive 2 VIP passes to the 2009 festival.
All songs entered will be available on listening stations at Malco’s Ridgeway Four during the 2009 festival.
Competition Rules
* All entrants must reside in the Memphis area
* Song should be 3-5 minutes radio playable length
* Submission must be 128 kbps or better
* Must be mastered recording
* Must be MP3 only
* All songs submitted must be the entrants original work
* Files are to be uploaded via www.onlocationmemphis.org
Competition Timeline
March 16 – Competition Open – application form available at www.onlocationmemphis.org
April 10th – 5 pm - Deadline for all entries – no exceptions
April 24th – Top 3 finalists perform at Opening Night party at Ground Zero Blues Club Memphis Winner announced
QUESTIONS?
Email songwriters@onlocationmemphis.org
visit www.OnLocationMemphis.org
On Location: Memphis
International Film Fest
April 23-26, 2009
www.OnLocationMemphis.org
Apply online at www.OnLocationMemphis.org
On Location: MEMPHIS believes that music is an instrumental part of every film.
To help celebrate our 10th anniversary, we are seeking Memphis area musicians and artists to submit a 3-5 minute song which will be an integral part of our celebration. Our goal is to encourage networking between filmmakers and musicians.
Three finalists will be chosen to perform their songs at our Opening Night party at Ground Zero Blues Club Memphis where more than 100 filmmakers and industry professionals will be inattendance. The winner will be announced that evening along with the OL:M fest’s film awards for 2009.
The winning song will also be played before the screening of each film during the
festival, April 24-26, 2009, be placed on www.onlocationmemphis.org website, be used at On Location: MEMPHIS events throughout 2009/2010 leading up to next year’s festival and will receive 2 VIP passes to the 2009 festival.
All songs entered will be available on listening stations at Malco’s Ridgeway Four during the 2009 festival.
Competition Rules
* All entrants must reside in the Memphis area
* Song should be 3-5 minutes radio playable length
* Submission must be 128 kbps or better
* Must be mastered recording
* Must be MP3 only
* All songs submitted must be the entrants original work
* Files are to be uploaded via www.onlocationmemphis.org
Competition Timeline
March 16 – Competition Open – application form available at www.onlocationmemphis.org
April 10th – 5 pm - Deadline for all entries – no exceptions
April 24th – Top 3 finalists perform at Opening Night party at Ground Zero Blues Club Memphis Winner announced
QUESTIONS?
Email songwriters@onlocationmemphis.org
visit www.OnLocationMemphis.org
On Location: Memphis
International Film Fest
April 23-26, 2009
www.OnLocationMemphis.org
Friday, March 20, 2009
Advanced scene study class
Saturdays, 10:00 AM to 12:00 NOON, March 28th through April 25th
Instructor: Josie Helming
Tuition: $120
Taught by one of Memphis' best, most experienced acting teachers, this advanced course is for seasoned actors and will require an audition. The focus will be on technique.
Auditions: Tuesday, March 24 @ 5:30 PM in Theatre Memphis library
Auditionees for the class should prepare a 2 minute contemporary monologue
Please contact Davanna Dared for more information or to register for an
audition: djared@theatrememphis.org
682-5261
Instructor: Josie Helming
Tuition: $120
Taught by one of Memphis' best, most experienced acting teachers, this advanced course is for seasoned actors and will require an audition. The focus will be on technique.
Auditions: Tuesday, March 24 @ 5:30 PM in Theatre Memphis library
Auditionees for the class should prepare a 2 minute contemporary monologue
Please contact Davanna Dared for more information or to register for an
audition: djared@theatrememphis.org
682-5261
Li'l Film Fest Saturday
It's baaaack and better than ever. Find out more in John Beifuss' blog The Bloodshot Eye, and also in Chris Herrington's story in The Flyer. It's all thanks to LiveFromMemphis.com, which is also bigger and better than ever. It at 2pm Saturday at the Brooks. Five bucks for fresh entertainment. Go.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Stage auditions coming up
Several auditions for local theater and opera productions are coming up. It's a rich blend of opportunities for singers, dancers and actors, from edgy drama to Shakespeare to musicals.
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Playwrights' Forum is auditioning for "The Metric System" this Sunday and Monday (Mar. 15 and 16).
The drama, by James Armstrong, is directed by Ruth Johnson who is now appearing in "Hats!" at Circuit Playhouse. Her most recent directing credit was "Twelve Angry Jurors" for Threshold Theatre.
Sunday's auditions are 6 p.m. and Monday's are 7 p.m. at Central Christian Church, 531 S. McLean at Peabody Ave. Callbacks, if necessary, will be Tuesday, March 17 at 7 p.m. Production dates are May 1-17, 2009.
Casting requirements: One female, early 20's to late 30's; One female, early 30's to late 50's; Two males, early 30's to late 50's. All roles are available. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Actors of all ethnicities are encouraged to audition. The show contains adult language and adult situations.
The Metric System is the story of Mary Beth Riley, who, when only 12 years old, was abused by a priest at a Catholic school. "People think it's just boys," she says. "I wasn't the first. And I wasn't the last."
As an adult struggling to get her life together, she strikes up an unlikely relationship with Alan Stevens, a former teacher who lost his job after being accused of beating a female student. Drawn to a darkness she senses inside of him, Mary Beth finds herself simultaneously growing closer to him and desperately pulling herself away. Matters are complicated when Alan's wife Susie finds out about the two meeting and suspects a sexual affair. In truth, however, the bond between Mary Beth and Alan is much stronger than mere sex, and possibly much more dangerous.
The Metric System proceeds with uncompromising logic as these three people search for their own happiness and for the ability to reach out to one another. This dark comedy examines pain, power, and longing as human beings try to work out a new system by which they can live. As Susie wonders, "Maybe you just have to keep stumbling, figuring it out differently each day."
For further information, call 870-733-2403.
We are also looking for a stage manager for this production. If you are interested, please e-mail Julie Reinbold at anglfshe@aol.com
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Hattiloo Theatre is auditioning for "Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope" this Monday (Mar. 16).
The musical revue is directed and choreographed by Emma Crystal. It opens May 7.
Auditions are 7 p.m. Monday at Hattiloo Theatre, 656 Marshall Avenue. Callbacks are Tuesday at 7 p.m.
"Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope" is a musical revue of social issues centered on the African American experience set to a dynamic mixture of gospel, calypso, and rhythm & blues music. It's an ensemble piece with non-stop music, a true musical, full of energy from beginning to end.
Casting requirements: 5-6 African American Men, any age; 5-6 African American Women, any age
All must sing (or at least carry a tune) and dance (or at least move very well). Ideally, they want singers who dance and dancers who sing, and one strong tap dancer.
Prepare one up-tempo and one ballad, 32-bars, preferably r&b or gospel. Bring sheet music if you have it, but be prepared to sing a cappella. Be prepared to dance at the audition and at the call back.
For information: Hattiloo is 525-0009; Emma Crystal is 240-8867.
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Auditions for DeSoto Family Theatre's production of "South Pacific" directed by Jason Spitzer are April 4 at Atmos Energy Building in Southaven,
5249 Pepper Chase Dr off of Church Rd at I-55.
Times are 10 a.m. for children and noon for adults. Children's roles in this show are limited -- boy and girl approximate ages 7-11. Production runs from June 19-28. See www.dftonline.org for details.
DFT is having an audition workshop by the director to improve audition skills for "South Pacific" Mar. 28 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Atmos Energy Building. Cost is $30. Registration is limited and first-come, first-served. Call Michelle Jerome at 901-238-8098 or sign up at www.dftonline.org.
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Tennessee Shakespeare Company will audition for "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "Julius Caesar" in May, but appointments are required and scheduling begins Mar. 18.
Click here for full details and breakdowns:
http://tnshakespeare.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=98&Itemid=87
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Opera Memphis Chorus Auditions will be held April 3 and 10 from 5-8 p.m. at the Clark Opera Memphis Center, 6745 Wolf River Parkway.
These are Chorus, Section Leader and Comprimario Auditions for 2009-2010 season, which is "Cosi Fan Tutte" Oct. 31 and Nov. 3, 2009; "Orfeo ed Euridice" Jan. 22-24 and 29-31, 2010; "Madame Butterfly" Apr. 17 and 20, 2010.
OM is especially looking for tenors, baritones and basses for the chorus, but all voice types are welcome to audition.
For information about the Opera Memphis Chorus visit the "About Us" tab at
http://www.operamemphis.org.
Contact Sarah Squire at OM for more info at 257-3100.
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Playwrights' Forum is auditioning for "The Metric System" this Sunday and Monday (Mar. 15 and 16).
The drama, by James Armstrong, is directed by Ruth Johnson who is now appearing in "Hats!" at Circuit Playhouse. Her most recent directing credit was "Twelve Angry Jurors" for Threshold Theatre.
Sunday's auditions are 6 p.m. and Monday's are 7 p.m. at Central Christian Church, 531 S. McLean at Peabody Ave. Callbacks, if necessary, will be Tuesday, March 17 at 7 p.m. Production dates are May 1-17, 2009.
Casting requirements: One female, early 20's to late 30's; One female, early 30's to late 50's; Two males, early 30's to late 50's. All roles are available. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Actors of all ethnicities are encouraged to audition. The show contains adult language and adult situations.
The Metric System is the story of Mary Beth Riley, who, when only 12 years old, was abused by a priest at a Catholic school. "People think it's just boys," she says. "I wasn't the first. And I wasn't the last."
As an adult struggling to get her life together, she strikes up an unlikely relationship with Alan Stevens, a former teacher who lost his job after being accused of beating a female student. Drawn to a darkness she senses inside of him, Mary Beth finds herself simultaneously growing closer to him and desperately pulling herself away. Matters are complicated when Alan's wife Susie finds out about the two meeting and suspects a sexual affair. In truth, however, the bond between Mary Beth and Alan is much stronger than mere sex, and possibly much more dangerous.
The Metric System proceeds with uncompromising logic as these three people search for their own happiness and for the ability to reach out to one another. This dark comedy examines pain, power, and longing as human beings try to work out a new system by which they can live. As Susie wonders, "Maybe you just have to keep stumbling, figuring it out differently each day."
For further information, call 870-733-2403.
We are also looking for a stage manager for this production. If you are interested, please e-mail Julie Reinbold at anglfshe@aol.com
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Hattiloo Theatre is auditioning for "Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope" this Monday (Mar. 16).
The musical revue is directed and choreographed by Emma Crystal. It opens May 7.
Auditions are 7 p.m. Monday at Hattiloo Theatre, 656 Marshall Avenue. Callbacks are Tuesday at 7 p.m.
"Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope" is a musical revue of social issues centered on the African American experience set to a dynamic mixture of gospel, calypso, and rhythm & blues music. It's an ensemble piece with non-stop music, a true musical, full of energy from beginning to end.
Casting requirements: 5-6 African American Men, any age; 5-6 African American Women, any age
All must sing (or at least carry a tune) and dance (or at least move very well). Ideally, they want singers who dance and dancers who sing, and one strong tap dancer.
Prepare one up-tempo and one ballad, 32-bars, preferably r&b or gospel. Bring sheet music if you have it, but be prepared to sing a cappella. Be prepared to dance at the audition and at the call back.
For information: Hattiloo is 525-0009; Emma Crystal is 240-8867.
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Auditions for DeSoto Family Theatre's production of "South Pacific" directed by Jason Spitzer are April 4 at Atmos Energy Building in Southaven,
5249 Pepper Chase Dr off of Church Rd at I-55.
Times are 10 a.m. for children and noon for adults. Children's roles in this show are limited -- boy and girl approximate ages 7-11. Production runs from June 19-28. See www.dftonline.org for details.
DFT is having an audition workshop by the director to improve audition skills for "South Pacific" Mar. 28 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Atmos Energy Building. Cost is $30. Registration is limited and first-come, first-served. Call Michelle Jerome at 901-238-8098 or sign up at www.dftonline.org.
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Tennessee Shakespeare Company will audition for "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "Julius Caesar" in May, but appointments are required and scheduling begins Mar. 18.
Click here for full details and breakdowns:
http://tnshakespeare.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=98&Itemid=87
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Opera Memphis Chorus Auditions will be held April 3 and 10 from 5-8 p.m. at the Clark Opera Memphis Center, 6745 Wolf River Parkway.
These are Chorus, Section Leader and Comprimario Auditions for 2009-2010 season, which is "Cosi Fan Tutte" Oct. 31 and Nov. 3, 2009; "Orfeo ed Euridice" Jan. 22-24 and 29-31, 2010; "Madame Butterfly" Apr. 17 and 20, 2010.
OM is especially looking for tenors, baritones and basses for the chorus, but all voice types are welcome to audition.
For information about the Opera Memphis Chorus visit the "About Us" tab at
http://www.operamemphis.org.
Contact Sarah Squire at OM for more info at 257-3100.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Helen and Corie and Demetrius and ...
Helen Bowman appears tonight in Mark Jones' new online soap opera, 'ON THE EDGE OF HAPPINESS' which premiers tonight, February 24th at 9:00 p.m., at www.edgeofsoapopera.com.
'On the Edge of Happiness' also stars Corie Ventura, Jonathan Lewis, Demetrius Butler, just to name a few.
'On the Edge of Happiness' consists of five Web episodes approximately 15 minutes each and a new episode will debut at 9:00 p.m. each Tuesday.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Extras tonight
A commercial for the new restaurant and club - The Safari, that will air on local television, will be shooting tonight at 7:30 p.m. They need extras to come in colorful party attire. If you can make it, the address is 414 S. Main (The Safari). The shoot will last no more than an hour.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
LTTM Shorts Fest
Episode 20 is in the hands of WYPL TV-18, so keep a look out for an all new episode hosted by "King Indie" himself, Markus Seaberry. This episode showcases 3 original and quirky films by our featured Memphis filmmaker, Ben Siler. We also have films by Memphis staple, Donald Meyers and director/actor, Doug Phillips.
THE FILMS:
"Caution....Very Hot!"- directed by Donald Meyers
The Filmmaker Showcase featuring Ben Siler
1. "Fantasy" (WORLD PREMIER)
2. "Amanda Hugginkiss"
3. " Trifle"
"Roughing It Up"- directed by Doug Phillips
MUSIC FOR ENDING CREDITS:
"Rock Lotto" sung by Matt Isbell and Rock Lotto from the Rock Lotto album.
THE TIMES are always the same:
Sunday- midnight
Thursday- 2a.m.
Thursday- 10:30 PM
Saturday- 1:30a.m.
Saturday- 11pm
This is a weekly schedule on WYPL TV-18.
Thanks to all entrants. Remember, just because your film was not selected for this month, it does not mean it won't be shown in a future episode.
Scheduling times are subject to change. Check with the Library Channel website or our website for changes. This is a weekly schedule that will begin in February .
www.LastTraintoMemphis.com
http://www.imdb.com/company/co0170295/
THE FILMS:
"Caution....Very Hot!"- directed by Donald Meyers
The Filmmaker Showcase featuring Ben Siler
1. "Fantasy" (WORLD PREMIER)
2. "Amanda Hugginkiss"
3. " Trifle"
"Roughing It Up"- directed by Doug Phillips
MUSIC FOR ENDING CREDITS:
"Rock Lotto" sung by Matt Isbell and Rock Lotto from the Rock Lotto album.
THE TIMES are always the same:
Sunday- midnight
Thursday- 2a.m.
Thursday- 10:30 PM
Saturday- 1:30a.m.
Saturday- 11pm
This is a weekly schedule on WYPL TV-18.
Thanks to all entrants. Remember, just because your film was not selected for this month, it does not mean it won't be shown in a future episode.
Scheduling times are subject to change. Check with the Library Channel website or our website for changes. This is a weekly schedule that will begin in February .
www.LastTraintoMemphis.com
http://www.imdb.com/company/co0170295/
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
'Acting for Commercials' workshop
Suzanna Leigh will be holding an "Acting for Commercials" intensive two-day workshop Feb 20th from 6-9pm and Feb. 21st from 9am-3pm. There will be an hour break for rehearsal and lunch on Saturday.
The workshop is designed towards beginners and intermediates, so all one needs to bring is a pen and paper plus headshot and resume (if they have one).
The workshop is: $200 (inc. tax) for the two days (paid in full on the 20th)
The workshop will be held at:
The Lodge
219 South Holmes Street
Memphis, TN 38111
Space is limited to no more than 10 students so that each person gets enough time. If you are interested in signing up and reserving a space, e-mail Natalia Leigh Denny at
natalialeigh@hotmail.com or call (901) 454-7243.
-Natalia Leigh Denny
The Suzanna Leigh Experience,LLC
www.suzannaleigh.co.uk
The workshop is designed towards beginners and intermediates, so all one needs to bring is a pen and paper plus headshot and resume (if they have one).
The workshop is: $200 (inc. tax) for the two days (paid in full on the 20th)
The workshop will be held at:
The Lodge
219 South Holmes Street
Memphis, TN 38111
Space is limited to no more than 10 students so that each person gets enough time. If you are interested in signing up and reserving a space, e-mail Natalia Leigh Denny at
natalialeigh@hotmail.com or call (901) 454-7243.
-Natalia Leigh Denny
The Suzanna Leigh Experience,LLC
www.suzannaleigh.co.uk
Monday, February 16, 2009
The Fall of Allen Clay premieres Saturday
"The Fall of Allen Clay" is finished and the premier on Saturday, Feb 21st.
This has been three years in the making and has many great local actors in it including JW Williams, Marques Brown, Geoff Falk, Jan Falk, Peri Beckerman, Carolyn Spratley Jedda Selera, Ernie Salera, Donald Meyers, Marguerite Hibbets, Kimberly Baker, Ray Noland, and others.
It will be held at the Performing Arts Theater at Desoto Civic Center at 8pm. Tickets are $10 and this includes the movie and a reception (after the movie) with finger foods and there will be a cash bar. The lobby has been rented so everyone can hang out and eat, drink and be merry and talk to cool people.
To purchase tickets, contact: miles2goprod@bellsouth.net and Ray or Michael will be in touch with you on payment.
This has been three years in the making and has many great local actors in it including JW Williams, Marques Brown, Geoff Falk, Jan Falk, Peri Beckerman, Carolyn Spratley Jedda Selera, Ernie Salera, Donald Meyers, Marguerite Hibbets, Kimberly Baker, Ray Noland, and others.
It will be held at the Performing Arts Theater at Desoto Civic Center at 8pm. Tickets are $10 and this includes the movie and a reception (after the movie) with finger foods and there will be a cash bar. The lobby has been rented so everyone can hang out and eat, drink and be merry and talk to cool people.
To purchase tickets, contact: miles2goprod@bellsouth.net and Ray or Michael will be in touch with you on payment.
NBTT on DVD in April?
Found this on dvdactive.com:
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced Nothing But The Truth which stars Kate Beckinsale, Matt Dillon, and Angela Bassett. The disc will be available to own from the 28th April, and should retail at around $24.96. The film itself will be presented in 2.40:1 anamorphic widescreen, along with an English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround track. Extras will include an audio commentary with Writer/Director Rod Lurie and Producer Marc Frydman, deleted scenes, and a Truth Hurts: The Making of Nothing But the Truth featurette.
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced Nothing But The Truth which stars Kate Beckinsale, Matt Dillon, and Angela Bassett. The disc will be available to own from the 28th April, and should retail at around $24.96. The film itself will be presented in 2.40:1 anamorphic widescreen, along with an English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround track. Extras will include an audio commentary with Writer/Director Rod Lurie and Producer Marc Frydman, deleted scenes, and a Truth Hurts: The Making of Nothing But the Truth featurette.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Agency open call
Talent Agent, Lisa Lax with The Lisa Lax Agency and Emmy nominated choreographer, Howard PheelgooD, will have an open call for actors, models and professional dancers on Saturday, February 21st from 1-3pm at Premier Performing Arts Center. PPAC is located at 7014 E. Shelby Drive (off Riverdale), Memphis.
Female models must be at least 5'8 and between the ages of 12-27.
Male models must be at least 5'11 and between the ages of 12-27.
***Models ages: 12 & up
***Actors ages: 8 & up***
Actors must have a professional headshot and resume and experience in either theatre, commercials, TV or film. Character types welcomed!
Dancers must perform a short routine, no longer than 16 bars.
Call 901-624-6856 or stop by PPAC at the above address.
Female models must be at least 5'8 and between the ages of 12-27.
Male models must be at least 5'11 and between the ages of 12-27.
***Models ages: 12 & up
***Actors ages: 8 & up***
Actors must have a professional headshot and resume and experience in either theatre, commercials, TV or film. Character types welcomed!
Dancers must perform a short routine, no longer than 16 bars.
Call 901-624-6856 or stop by PPAC at the above address.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Oscar nominated shorts to benefit On Location: Memphis
On Location: MEMPHIS hosts the first screening of Oscar Nominated short films in Memphis Saturday, February 21, 7:30 pm at Studio On The Square.
Tickets are $10 each and go on sale at 5pm the day of the event.
7:30pm Live Action Shorts
9:15pm Intermission & Costume Contest
9:50pm Animated Shorts
Come dressed as your favorite award winner or nominee. Prizes awarded for Best Dressed, Most Original & "what were they thinking??"
Proceeds benefit On Location: Memphis.
Need more info? Visit www.onlocationmemphis.org or email lisab@onlocationmemphis.org
Tickets are $10 each and go on sale at 5pm the day of the event.
7:30pm Live Action Shorts
9:15pm Intermission & Costume Contest
9:50pm Animated Shorts
Come dressed as your favorite award winner or nominee. Prizes awarded for Best Dressed, Most Original & "what were they thinking??"
Proceeds benefit On Location: Memphis.
Need more info? Visit www.onlocationmemphis.org or email lisab@onlocationmemphis.org
Monday, February 09, 2009
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