From Angry Asian Man: “there’s a piece of paper inside!”

This is pretty amusing. Having read Jennifer 8. Lee’s The Fortune Cookie Chronicles, we all know that fortune cookies do not actually originate from China. And yet over the years they’ve somehow become a staple of the Chinese food dining experience in AmeriIn fact, if you go to China and give a person a fortune cookie, it’s likely they won’t have any idea what it is or what to do with it.

Read the entire entry at Angry Asian Man.

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Parsons mfa art student seeking female actors for film (ny)

My name is Matthew de Leon and I am a graduate art student starting my 2nd year at Parsons. I do a variety of work but now focus on video art/films. I am making a film called “ALL THE QUEEN’S WOMEN”.

SYNOPSIS:
Black Eyed Susan, the strongest warrior of an Amazon tribe gives birth to twins, one boy and one girl. Desperate to save her male child from the slaughter, she secretly castrates him and brings him up as a woman. When the boy amazon and his sister turn 16, suspicion and consequence arise when the Queen and the other women begin to unravel his secret.

COMPENSATION:
-There is no pay for this film.
-Every rehearsal/shoot will include refreshments.
-Actors will get credit in the film, a copy of the final product, and free prints of photos/posters from the film.

DESCRIPTION:
-THERE IS NO NUDITY IN THIS FILM.
-While the setting, costume, exteriors are on the fantastical side, I am looking for naturalistic acting.
-I will give actors a shooting/rehearsal schedule ASAP.
- I will have an acting coach, ADAM KEE, a recent New School MFA Acting Graduate. He will be helping the actors through exercises, scenes, and character work.

Please send resume, headshot, or any relative interest/experience, and contact information to matthewj_deleon@yahoo.com

LINKS:
-Download the screenplay http://www.matthewdeleon.com/allqueens_screenplay18.rtf
-Personal website is http://www.matthewdeleon.com , Here you will find examples of my artwork plus past video work.
-Adam Kee, Acting Coach website: http://www.adamkee.com

Please feel free to email me with any questions or comments. I will be scheduling screen tests/auditions for the week of September 2, 2008. Many thanks!

Hudson Theatre Ensemble seeks Stage Managers & Crew (NJ)

Hudson Theatre Ensemble, an established Hoboken community theatre, and its children’s series, Silly on Sixth!, currently seeks volunteers for stage management, assistant stage management, and crew. Training is available for interested volunteers. Contact Florence at: hudsontheatre@fpls.com
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Independent Film Casting Extras (NJ)

BE A PART OF A FEATURE FILM
Good Experience! Great Fun!

Independent film producers are currently seeking extras for the feature film “Handsome Harry,” starring an award-winning cast centered around Jamey Sheridan (Ice Storm, Law & Order), Steve Buscemi (Fargo, Pulp Fiction, & Armageddon), Campbell Scott (Rodger Dodger, Music & Lyrics), and Titus Welliver (Gone Baby Gone, Deadwood).

Handsome Harry centers on a man in search of redemption, who is confronting his past secrets and finding his true identity, through the investigations of a crime committed thirty years prior.

We are currently seeking:

  • Men and women 30’s – 40’s
  • Golfers ages 40’s – 60’s
  • Men/women retirees ages 40’s – 60’s
  • Families/children all ages

No experience necessary. Filming will begin in mid-September. Participation will be unpaid. If you are interested in being a part of this exciting production, submit your photo and contact information to harryhandsome2008@gmail.com. Please include your height, weight, age, and availability (weekdays, weekends, days or nights).

Location: Orange County, Newburgh, Goshen, Middletown… etc (New Jersey)

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“U.S. Drag” Dark Comedy Play Casting (NY)

U.S. Drag (Theatre), by Gina Gionfriddo, is a dark comedy about finding connections in NYC, while trying not to get attacked by a serial attacker named Ed.
Lorelei Mackenzie, casting dir.
Kristen Penner, dir.
Rehearsals start September 5th.
Performances run October 15th-18th at the Producer’s Club.

Casting:

  1. Allsion: Jewish/Female/20-30/Self-involved, blunt, air-head. Allison is a woman who wants to be rich and famous for doing nothing, and doesn’t understand why that is so hard. As the play progresses, she becomes a sort of Stepford Wife, focused on connecting with others.
  2. Ned: Male/20-30/Neurotic, loud and nerdy. Ned is a landlord who lets others live with him in order gain a social group. He is awkward and harsh in uncomfortable situations.
  3. Evan: Male/20-30/Passionate, intense, and overly articulate. Evan likes to explain things in one paragraph that can be done in one sentence. He is fanatical about helping others to the point of being creepy.

Please submit headshots and resumes to TLTProductions2008@gmail.com Auditions will be held by appointment September 4th, 10am-1pm at Champion Studios 257 W. 39th St, 14th Fl. Walk-ins will be seen as time permits. Please prepare a one minute monologue. You may be asked to read sides.

Compensation: no pay

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Short Film casting Japanese Girl & Extras (NY)

Short Film for 2008 Tokyo Conference. Produced by Di San Luca Films.
Shot on location in New York City and Brooklyn in early September 2008.

A young Japanese girl with her grand curiosity finds herself on the other side of the world. She befriends a young American girl and teaches her how to ride her bike. Through the exchange of a symbolic gift, both girls experience the magic of seeing where their curiosity can lead them.

Send Headshot/Resume to: casting@disanlucafilms.com
Please Specify the Role you’re submitting for.

Seeking the following leading roles:

  • Japanese Girl: Age 6/7, fluent in Japanese. Must know how to ride bike well.
  • American Girl: Age 6/7, blonde or brunette. Must know how to ride bike well.

Seeking the following extra roles:

  • Japanese extras for crowd scene.

Compensation: $250 per day / 3 day minimum for the Lead Roles. No pay for Extras.

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“BONE DEEP” feature film seeking Asian Actress/Model (LA)

BONE DEEP
SAG Feature Film
Producer: William Packer
Co-Producer: Nicolas Stern
Director: John Luessenhop
Writers: Gabriel Casseus & Peter Allen / John Luessenhop & Avery Duff
Casting Directors: Lindsey Kroeger & David Rapaport
Casting Associate: Julie Swistak
Start Date: September 8, 2008
Location: Los Angeles, CA

Send Headshot/Resume or Compcard to:

BONE DEEP CASTING
10202 W. WASHINGTON BLVD.
DAVID LEAN BLDG., STE. 114
CULVER CITY, CA 90232

SEEKING:

[BIKINI CLAD ASIAN WOMAN] A beautiful Asian woman in her mid 20’s smoking a joint by Rahway’s pool. Must be comfortable in a bikini.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135084/

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CSI seeking Non-Union Asian Talents for Extra Work (LA)

CSI- NON UNION ASIAN TALENTS (ALL AGES, INCLUDING KIDS) – EXTRA WORK
Casting Director: Kristan Berona – Sande Alessi Casting
Shoot/Start Date: Thursday, August 28 2008
Pay Rate: 64/8 hours + time and 1/2 for overtime, doub time after 10 hours
Location: Los Angeles
SEND Photos and Contact Info to: Kristancast@aol.com

SEEKING: NON UNION ASIAN PEOPLE
Any age. Must be NON UNION and avail all day on Thursday. We need kids, adults and elderly people.

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Seeking young Korean Actress (LV)

Asian Actress Must look 12-14yrs of age for a Major TV role. Must be able to be trainable for Korean Accent. The show is called Crash on AMC Network, it is a SAG project. Huge opportunity for a young actress to get a SAG card! Please contact lasvegasKIDScasting@helloworld.com Please submit your picture with resume and best phone number to contact you.

Compensation: Good SAG pay and great working conditions!

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“Sleepless OnS unset” Casting Actors (LA)

All roles are deferred pay, however you will be pampered on the set with great respect, a professional crew and schedule, great production values, meals, credits and copy. Genuine contracts with solid salary commitments available for leads. Think Shakespeare In Love and Miami Vice on Olvera Street, Echo Park and Sunset Strip – all along Sunset Boulevard, all the way to the sea.

Auditions in mid-September. Production begins late September. We are looking for serious professionals to fill all lead and supporting roles, however less-experienced actors will be given opportunities in other roles not listed.

Lead roles are:

  • Carmen – 23, attractive, professional Latina, torn between career and family.
  • Mitch – 26, handsome, talented entrepreneur, good guy, lives on the wild side.

Supporting roles are:

  • Danny – 25, Mitch’s close business partner, Asian, genius video editor.
  • Rita – 25, Carmen’s best friend, funny, loving, with Carmen all the way.
  • Roxie – 29, Carmen’s wild business associate, also like a big sister.
  • Brenda – 29(secretly older), hyper-successful, think Prado meets Nip Tuck.
  • Kyle – 32, crafty, scrappy, very smart, wants success on dark side.
  • Rosa – 45, Carmen’s mom, earthy, wise, loving, dedicated martriarch of family.
  • Maria – 16, Carmen’s lovely sister, both delicate and strong, growing up fast.
  • Romero – 28, Carmen’s brother, struggling to find stability, well intentioned.
  • Rodrigo – 49, Carmen’s loving dad, distant at times, but devoted family man.

Please send headshot/resume (and a link to your online reel if available) to: Casting@SleeplessOnSunset.com
and specify the character(s) you’re submitting for.

Our goal is to launch this fantastic show online and promote it to major underwriters (Cable, Networks and/or worldwide distribution) with high quality acting and production values, professionally staged on a great website this fall.

Thanks for your interest. Let’s make history!

Location: Echo Park and Sunset Strip

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Music Video Casting Skate/Skateboarders (LA)

Laze and Royal “Like a Pistol”
Shoot date: Thursday, August 28th 2008
Director: Ethan Lader
Casting : Ron Polk
Rate: Various, See specific part for details

Ron Polk Casting is looking for the following character for the ¡§Laze And Royal¡¨ music video shooting Thursday, August 28th, 2008 This video will be a young, super energetic Skater/hip hop style video shot at a skate park. The lead and supporting girls will be the Apple of the Artist and Audience¡¦s eyes. This video will not involve any booty shaking and the actresses will be fully clothed and not doing anything inappropriate so it is ok for actresses who do not normally submit for music videos to submit for this oneƒº

(1) Unbelievably attractive Skate park beauty. 18-22 years of age, Caucasian, Young and hot, Athletic/thin build with maybe a few curves, beautiful eyes and facial features. Must be good with acting using body language and facial expressions. Tons of Camera time!! Actress will be being pursued by artist and she will be elusively and seductively getting away from his attempt at an embrace. Pay: $400 cash +20% agency fee + meal and copy for full day (12)

(1) Unbelievably attractive urban skate park beauty. 18-22 years of age, African American, Latin African American and Asian mixed, or any other exotic mix Young and hot, Athletic/thin build with a few curves, beautiful eyes and facial features. Must be good with acting using body language and facial expressions. Actress will be being pursued by artist and she will be elusively and seductively getting away from his attempt at an embrace. Pay: $400 cash +20% agency fee + meal and copy for full day (12)

(7) Super duper attractive skate park ladies, 18-22 years of age All ethnicities, youthful and hot some with an edgy twist Like a tattoo sleeve various piercings etc.. Thin with curves in the right places. Actress will be doing various things like sitting on low rider bikes, fanning themselves with a small electric hand fan, eating ice cream as it melts etc. Very Fun!!!! Rate: $300 cash + 20% agency fee + meal and copy for 8-10 hrs.

(5) Skateboarders 18-23 years of age. Caucasian, African American or Hispanic. Definitely Urban looking. You need to have major skills on your Skateboard and be able to ride a large half pipe or pool. Rate: $150 cash + 20% agency fee + meal and copy for 5 hrs.

(1) BMX Bike Trickster, 18-23 years of age, African American or Hispanic and good looking, must have great freestyle trick skills. Rate: $150 cash + 20% agency fee + meal and copy for 5 hrs.

If e-mailing pictures directly be sure to include the following information in your e-mail.

1. A picture of your self (does not have to be professional)
2. Your sizes (height, weight, eye color etc.)
3. Your contact info (home and cell)

To submit your picture for consideration, please e-mail your picture A.S.A.P. and contact info to: submissions@polkcasting.com. Be sure to put the Character name in the subject line. Unfortunately we will not be accepting hard copy submissions for this project. Thanks for submitting and good luck!

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Cynthia Ignacio A-Profiled

This issue of the A-Profiler, Nelson Wong interviews artist, illustrator, musician, Cynthia Ignacio, who got her start in animation for Walt Disney Feature Animation and has moved on to becoming an art director for a theme park design company. Ignacio also is a musician with an ever growing guitar collection and a soft spot for “cartoon” guitars. Find out more about this multi-talented artist, how she got started, and what influences her music.

A-Profiler is a regular series profiling up-and-coming and established artists in an informal questions-and-answers format. If you would like to find out about past profiles or would like to be profiled, visit http://www.aarising.com/aprofiler/ for more information.

http://www.aarising.com/aprofiler/cynthiaignacio.htm
Previous profiles: http://www.aarising.com/aprofiler/

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Seeking Actors for Staged Reading (NJ)

Seeking actors late 20’s to 30’s, all types, for staged reading of the play “Blind Date”; a romantic comedy about conventional vs. internet dating. Non-union actors prefered, no pay. Please mail headshot & resume to Eline Meier, P.O. Box 501, Palisades Park, NJ 07650 or you may email it to blinddatenyc@verizon.net
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Reality Show casting Rich Girls moving to NYC (NY)

Are you getting your First Fabulous Apartment in NYC?!

Is Mom or Dad funding your first big move into your very own space?!

NYC Production Company is now casting a new reality show for a major cable network!

We are looking for privileged, outgoing women ages 18-25 who want to rent an awsome apartment in New York City or Staten Island.

The show will follow one young woman’s quest to move out of her current abode into a fabulous place of her own.

Interested young women need to send a brief bio and description of their current situation along with a photo to Sabrinabove@aol.com

One Response to “asian american casting gigs more – aarisings”

  1. sandra abitol Says:

    hello, I am the parent of an american girl aged 8, who would be ideal for the short film about two girls befriending each other. She has been taking acting classes at HB studio for a few months. She is highly motivated and rides a bike amazingly well.
    We do not have resume or a headshot please take the time to see her it will be worth your while.
    thanks
    warm regards
    sandra
    917-797-5159


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