The Broadway production of “The Phantom of the Opera” is looking for talented dancers and singers for ensemble replacements. Check it out—plus three more opportunities to add to your acting résumé! “The Phantom Of The Opera”The Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic musical is looking for Equity dancers and singers for possible future ensemble replacements. Several roles are available, including Christine and the Phantom. Chorus calls will take place July 19 and 20, so head on down to the Great White Way! “Truth Or Double Dare”You know what they say about the game truth or dare: It’s all fun and games until people start dying. This feature film centers on a 10-year high school reunion that turns lethal during a round of truth or dare. Twelve speaking roles and several party-going extras are needed for this paid gig, which shoots June 17–25 in Atlanta, Georgia. Check it out—if you dare.
- 5/20/2016
- backstage.com
"Precious," the story of a teenage girl who seems to have everything going against her, won the coveted Audience Award here Saturday at the Toronto International Film Festival. Toronto has no jury awards, but last January at Sundance, "Precious" swept both the jury award and the Audience Award. Both festivals invite audiences to vote as they leave after a screening, and use systems to correct for audience and theater sizes.
Gabby Sidibe as "Precious"
This could not be a better omen for the Oscar chances of "Precious;" it is all but certain to win a place on the expanded list of the Academy's 10 "best picture" nominees. Its star, Gabourey (Gabby) Sidibe, is also a real possibility for an acting nomination.
It is perhaps an omen that last year's Audience Award winner at Toronto was "Slumdog Millionaire," which went on to win the Oscar as Best Picture. That would be a...
Gabby Sidibe as "Precious"
This could not be a better omen for the Oscar chances of "Precious;" it is all but certain to win a place on the expanded list of the Academy's 10 "best picture" nominees. Its star, Gabourey (Gabby) Sidibe, is also a real possibility for an acting nomination.
It is perhaps an omen that last year's Audience Award winner at Toronto was "Slumdog Millionaire," which went on to win the Oscar as Best Picture. That would be a...
- 9/21/2009
- by Roger Ebert
- blogs.suntimes.com/ebert
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