IMBA Diaspora Singing Auditions in Boston

An American idol Style Singing Competition is being held to to find the the next ' African' American Gospel Star.

It's called IMBA Diaspora. Imba in Swahili means sing.  Gospel Singers of African descent (Diaspora) are invited to participate.

Boston Auditions will be held on Saturday, February 24th, at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel in (201 Everett Avenue) Chelsea, MA, 02150 from 11:00AM to 4:00PM.

Regional winners will be flown to North Carolina for the Finals in July, 2018.  The winner will get a Music and Video Recording Contract.

Auditions will be held in Atlanta, Boston, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, California, Texas, New York and North Carolina.

For more information visit www.imbadiaspora.org.  Or call Pastor Jared Mlongecha at 781-284-0510.

Open Auditions for Oscar Micheaux Family Theater Program

COMMUNITY CALL FOR OPEN AUDITIONS

 Sponsor: Oscar Micheaux Family Theater Program

Blackstone Community Center, 50 West Brookline Street. Boston, MA. 02118

Contact Person: Mr. Haywood Fennell, Sr. (617) 966-9594 Between 10AM and 6PM

Audition for: Pianist, Two Male and Two Female Vocalist/Actors

Music genre: Broadway tunes and Traditional Gospel

Dates and time for Auditions: Thursday, October 24th at 6:30PM and Saturday October 26^th 2013 at 12 Noon. You must call to be scheduled on those days.

Requirement(s):

This is a theater project uses a thematic curriculum to teach theater using an intergenerational cast. This is an opportunity to learn. Resume IF YOU HAVE ONE.  Must be able to attend full Saturday rehearsals.

Mshiko Boston - Kazi Kwenye Sinema (Hakuna haja ya Makaratasi) $100 kwa siku

Huyo Mama ni rafiki yangu. Anatafuta wenye nguo za Vitenge. Itakuwa June 1 au 2, Utalipwa $100 Cash mwisho wa siku.  Tofauti na sinema za Hollywood hii haina haja ya makaratasi. Ni independent film.

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Jodi Purdy Casts seeks Non-Union Actors for the following roles for music video shooting June 1st and 2nd in the Boston area.
Please submit PHOTOS to:
norwaymvcasting@gmail.com  (Tafadhali Katika email sema Chemi referred you)
Subject: Role - Your Name - Your Email - Your Phone
(THIS MUST BE DONE TO BE CONSIDERED)
PAY $100 PER DAY

Gospel Choir

Gospel singers. African American women, with lots of energy and charm.


Africans / Ugandan's
African Men & Women with traditional clothing
Age 30-60

Taarifia Kuhusu Sinema 'American Dream'

We are currently casting for a Bongowood film, American Dream.  It is the story of a young Tanzanian man who comes to America in search of his fortune only to find life is not what he expected. Though filmed in USA, the film is geared for a Tanzanian audience.

If interested or you fit the role, please send a photo, age range and resume (Yaani CV kuhusu experience yako ya acting tu) to ndotousafilm@gmail.com. Most of the roles have Swahili dialogue, therefore knowledge of Swahili is a plus. 

Please note the film is tentatively scheduled to film in the New York and Boston area in August-September of this year.  Also, this is a no budget/low budget film. Food and gas money will be provided.

We look forward to hearing from you.  

American Dream (Ndoto ya Marekani)
Preliminary Cast Breakdown
[AMANI] LEAD/STAR male, African American, 25-35 years old, An eager Tanzanian man. Arrives in the USA as a student but is really interested in getting a better life for himself and provide for his family back home.
[RICHARD] LEAD male, African American, 25-35 years old Amani’s brother, has been in the USA for a while. Tries to help Amani.
[WALLET] LEAD male, African American, 35 - 50 years old, respected and established Tanzanian in the USA. He has papers, connections, money, the person everyone goes to him for help and advice.
[PATRICK] SUPPORTING male, African American, 25-35 lives with Wallet, he is studying at the University, works part time.
[KATE] SUPPORTING female, Caucasian, 25-35 years old, Richard’s girlfriend who get tired or his African ways
[UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATOR] SUPPORTING male , Caucasian , 40+ years, stern University employee who plays by the rules.
[MAYA] LEAD Female, African American , 35-50 years old, Single parent, she has been in the USA a while. She can as a student, had a child, is established in the community. She is lonely, looking for love.
[PILI] SUPPORTING female, African American , 35-50 years old, is Maya’s gossiping friend and co-worker
[BOSS] SUPPORTING male, African American, 35-50 years old , an African who runs the Barbershop. He is a no nonsense guy.
[LULU] SUPPORTING female, African America 14-18 years or can play, this is Maya’s daughter. She loves her mother at the same time does not want to see her taken advantage of. Very suspicious of those who come around her mother, rejects African culture.
[ZERA] LEAD female, African American, 25-35 years old, outgoing adventurous young woman. She has been in the USA a while. Was physically abused by Grant who deep down she still loves.
[Grant ] SUPPORTING male, African American , 30- 40 years old, an African who wants to dominate his woman. Has a soft side and an evil side. He is openly jealous and possessive.
[IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY], male, Caucasian, 40+ years old> handles immigration cases and gives advice to the African community.

Ukitaka kuigiza Katika Sinema Hii ni Nafasi Yako!

Kama unataka kuwa Extra katika sinema, 'Here Comes the Boom' jiandikishe na Boston Casting. Lazima uwe na makaratasi. Utalipwa dola $100 kwa siku au zaidi kutegemeana na masaa unaokaa kwenye set. Pia kuna chakula na vinywaji tele. Sinema inakuwa filmed Maeneo ya Quincy, MA.

UPDATE - MORE VENUES!

Here Comes the Boom- OPEN CALLS!

Open Call for the film “Here Comes the Boom” starring Kevin James. We are looking for people of ALL TYPES (ages 18+) to be extras on the film that is shooting late March- Early June.

Please feel free to come to any of our open calls- you only need to attend one! Make sure to bring a photo!


OPEN CALL SCHEDULE:

Saturday March 5th
10am- 3pm
North Quincy High School
316 Hancock Street
Quincy, MA 02171

Saturday March 12th
10am- 3pm
Quixote Studios
184 Everett Street
Boston, MA 02134

Sunday March 20th
10am- 3pm
Burlington Mall
Middlesex Turnpike #130
Burlington, MA 01803

Sunday March 20th
10am- 3pm
VFW Lowell
190 Plain Street
Lowell, MA 01852

Saturday March 26th
10am- 3pm
South Shore Casting Studio
Hanover Mall
1775 Washington Street
Hanover, MA 02339

Please do not call venues directly, all questions should be directed to Ashley at Boston Casting 617-254-1001 ext. 3

Kazi ya Acting Kwa Watoto - African Boy and Girl

African Boy and Girl

Mon, 09/13/2010

(Non-Union Only)

A young African or African American boy and girl
(age 7-12) are needed to narrate several kids films
about Africa. The work is unpaid but can serve as an
educational experience. Please send e-mail photo.
Thank you.
Elmer Hawkes
www.worldstogether.com
info@worldstogether.com

Contact Details:
Elmer Hawkes
Worlds Together
617 354-2207

info@worldstogether.com

Open Call - Gospel Singers and Groups

OPEN AUDITIONS:

The Oscar Micheaux Family Theater Program
2009-2010

Producers of:
The Annual Harlem Renaissance Revisited With a Gospel Flavor
From Gospel to Hip-Hop and All in Between, Featuring Dance A Lot, A Lot of Dance

SERIOUS ONLY…

Gospel Singers
Gospel Groups

AT:
Blackstone Community Center
50 West Brookline Street
Boston, MA. 02118

May 30th, June 6th and June 13th 2009

From 12:30PM until 2:30PM

Call for audition appointment: (617) 238-2460

Program Sponsored By: Tri-Ad Veterans League, Inc.