This is a huge feature film so they’re doing a big open call. This is a great opportunity to put yourself on tape, submit yourself. Even if it just means that you’re getting practice reading for a lead role in a huge US feature film, that’s fantastic experience. And they just *love* to find new faces for projects like this, so if you think you’ve got a shot follow up, submit your stuff and get yourself an audition! Go to www.IAmRamona.net for all the details on how to submit yourself for the audition. -Michael Bean, Owner+Head Coach, Biz Studio

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Ramona
Feature Film / Union

Reposted from Casting Workbook

Production Company: Fox 2000 / Walden Media
Producer(s): Denise Di Novi, Alison Greenspan
Director(s): Elizabeth Allen
Casting Director: (Los Angeles) Christian Kaplan / (New York) Kathleen Chopin, Fox 2000
Shoot / Perf. Date(s) April 2009
Shoot / Perf. Location(s) Vancouver
Pay Rate: TBA

SUBMISSIONS: For any submissions outside of Los Angeles, please go to www.IAmRamona.net.
RAMONA CASTING
ATTN: OLIVER
P.O. BOX 900
BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90213. Deadline for submissions is Nov. 21st.

[ RAMONA ]
Female, 9-11. Based on the beloved character from the classic children’s book series by Beverly Cleary, Ramona is a feisty and always messy 4th grade girl (9-11 years old), with straight brown hair, big brown eyes, and no cavities. She’s got calluses on her hands and she’s proud of them, because it shows she’s mastered every bar on the jungle gym. But, what makes Ramona truly unique is her vivid imagination.

She’s a dreamer in every sense – energetic, creative, passionate – so she’s always got some big new idea cooking in her brain. Unfortunately, those big plans often get her in big trouble – yet it never stops her from trying. Still, like any kid, Ramona can feel misunderstood. She’s prone to emotional outbursts when she thinks life isn’t fair. But, she’s never a snob – she just marches to her own drumbeat.

At school, Ramona’s a bright and eager student, but often feels stifled by her class lessons – so, if her vocabulary lists feel too confining, she’ll just invent a brand new word of her own, like “terrifical”. Sadly, her teachers aren’t always impressed. At home, Ramona is stuck being the middle child and often feels left out. Her baby sister gets all of Mom’s attention, while her older sister Beezus is a perfect, straight-A student whom everybody adores – so it’s hard for Ramona to compete. Yet when her dad loses his job, Ramona takes on a new mission: she’ll save her family and save their house! She launches all sorts of schemes – and as usual, some prove more disastrous that others. But it’s always with an unbreakable spirit, because Ramona’s heart is forever in the right place.

There’s a note in the breakdown about cold reading, that means if you go in for this one they’ll give you a few pages from the script and ask you to perform that scene “cold” (i.e. with no preparation). One of the tricks to doing a good cold read is to practice sight reading, the ability to drop your eyes to a script, quickly pick up a line, then look up and say it. 15min of practice a day and you’ll be a master sight reader in two weeks… most people will never put in the time, so if you do it’ll make you that much better than everyone else. -Michael Bean, Owner+Head Coach, Biz Studio

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ELEEMOSYNARY
Stage / Non – Union

Reposted from Vancouver Public Library

Audition Date(s): November 27th 7-10pm & November 30th 1-5pm and 7-10pm
Call Back Date: December 1st 7pm
Audition Location: Tsawwassen Arts Centre 1172 56 Street, Delta

Production Company: Get Real Theatre
Playwright: Lee Blessing
Producer(s): Ashley McLean
Director(s): Stephen Torrence
Pay Rate: No Pay

SUBMISSIONS: Contact: torrences2006@yahoo.ca or 604-992-2594 with questions or to schedule an audition. Drop-ins are welcome, but scheduled appointments take precedence. Stage crew are also required, so call or email if you are interested.

NOTES: This is a Non-Equity production. Be prepared to do a cold read from the script, and please bring a headshot and resume if you have them. There will be rehearsals and performances during Spring Break, so please do not audition if you are not available then.

[ GIRL ]
Female, 16-19.

I can’t be sure from the breakdown that went up on Vancouver Actors Guide whether they’re looking for kids, but if you’re keen to get some comedy footage for your demo reel, or if you’re in high school now and excited about sketch comedy and improv this could be a good opportunity for you. If you audition for it, keep an open mind AND make sure you don’t commit to anything until you get a sense of how organized they are and what the production values are going to be like. -Michael Bean, Owner+Head Coach, Biz Studio

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DAY OLD SUSHI
Student / Non – Union

Reposted from Vancouver Actor’s Guide

Audition Date(s): Thursday Nov. 13th 5pm-9pm, Friday Nov. 14th 5pm-9pm, Monday Nov. 17th 5pm – 9pm (If needed)
Audition Location: BCIT Burnaby Campus 3700 Willingdon Ave. Building SE-10, Room: Upstairs in Control 1

Production Company: Underdog Productions (BCIT)
Producer(s): Justin Reimer
Director(s): Anthony Munoz, Adam Kennedy
Casting Directors: Justin Reimer, Anthony Munoz, Adam Kennedy, Adam Plywaczewski, Dalyn Forsythe, and Romel Catap
Shoot / Perf. Date(s) Monday Nov. 24 to Friday Dec. 5 / 2008
Shoot / Perf. Location(s) TBA
Pay Rate: This is a student production so the payment will be discussed with you.

SUBMISSIONS: This is not a set date, however we need as many submissions asap. reimer.pro@gmail.com. Deadline for submissions is Nov. 12th.

NOTES: This is a sketch comedy show. The sketches will be roughly 1min 30secs in length, with transitions in between. We want to focus around 5 main actors who will be playing multiple characters throughout the show. If you are interested in having a larger demo reel by showcasing your range of character personalities, then please reply to this posting.

[ MULTIPLE CHARACTERS ]
Male. There are roughly 30-40 characters throughout this sketch comedy show. We are looking for comedic actors wanting to showcase their comedic range.

LIGHT IN THE VALLEY OF ANGELS
Film / Non – Union

Reposted from Vancouver Actor’s Guide

Audition Date(s): Wednesday Nov. 20th-26th
Audition Location: North Vancouver

Production Company: Close Up Production
Producer(s): Amir Naderi
Director(s): Naghmeh Shirkhan
Casting Director: Armi S.
Shoot / Perf. Date(s) March/April 2008
Shoot / Perf. Location(s) Vancouver/Los Angeles
Pay Rate: TBA

SUBMISSIONS: Please submit your resume and head shot by mail or in person to ATTN: Casting ; Close Up Productions ; 239 St. Georges Ave, North Vancouver, V7L 4T4 No Phone calls please. Deadline for submissions is Nov. 17th.

[ SAHAR ]
Female, 5. 5 year-old girl who will be Leila’s daughter. Sweet, cute little girl. She represents the only light and happiness in the film. MUST SPEAK FLUENT FARSI