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Auditions for a New Musical
March 8, 2010
CHARACTERS: Most characters are males and female actor/singers age 60to80 and one female actor/singer age 25to30. See below for character breakdown. AUDITION DATE (BY APPT): Monday and Tuesday April 19 & 20 (6:30 to 9:45 pm) CALLBACK DATE: Call Backs Sunday April 25 (11:00 am to 2:00 pm) AUDITION LOCATION: 'Glitter & Razz Playspace' Oakland, CA 5951 College Ave. close to Rockridge BART station EMAIL: e-mail cossa@attglobal.net ABOUT THE SHOW: One thing that makes SEX TAPES FOR SENIORS unique is that all of the characters, save one, are over the age of 60. The show is vocally challenging, musically complex, and exciting. Also, despite the title, the show is not just about sex. It is about relationships, how our personal and social roles change as we get older, and finding passion and excitement in life at a time when we are often face to face with our own and our loved-ones’ mortality. However, sex, sexuality, sexual issues, and sexual orientation diversity are all part of the show. There is no nudity or depiction of sexual acts. There is frank discussion about sexual topics as well as lines and lyrics that are on the edge of being graphic – but not pornographic. Character descriptions and synopsis given below. If you would like to have a copy of the script e-mailed to you, please contact Mario at cossa@attglobal.net and put “script request” in the subject line. AUDITION INFORMATION: Come prepared with a 32 bar (about one minute) prepared vocal solo (bring your music in your key – pianist will be on hand) and a monologue of about one minute’s duration. Audition forms and appointment requests are available further down on this page. REHEARSALS: Oakland at 'Glitter & Razz' and will begin lightly in May and become heavier starting in mid June. Please note any conflicts of days of the weeks or dates for which you would be not available on the audition form. There will be a first read through of the show the last week in April. There will be a photo shoot for principal characters on Sunday afternoon, May 2. PERFORMANCE LOCATON: Victoria Theatre 16th and Mission in SF: PERFORMANCE DATES: Preview: Thursday evening, August 5 Evening Performances: Fri. & Sat., August 6 & 7, 13 & 14, 20 & 21. Matinee Performances – Sunday afternoons – August 8, 15, & 22 CHARACTER BREAKDOWN: All are residents of Shambhala Springs Retirement Village. Ages given are approximate and may change somewhat depending on casting. Principal Characters: DEB (Alto) and JOHN(Tenor) - both late 60s: a heterosexual couple who have been together since high school. He used to run a small construction firm for which she was the business manager. Since retirement John has struggled with depression. Deb has struggled to help him out of it. MATTHEW (Tenor - early 60s) and RANDOLPH (Baritone - mid 60s): a gay couple who have been together for 30+ years. Matthew was a high school drama teacher. Randolph is a recently retired investment banker. Randolph also has difficulty with free time, which he sometimes fills with alcohol. GERT(Alto) and ALICE(Soprano) - both mid 60s: a lesbian couple who have only been together two years. Gert was a lawyer with the ACLU. Alice was in a loveless marriage until she met Gert. Her daughter, Ester, is extremely angry with her for leaving her father and moving in with another woman. DOTTIE (Alto - late 60s): a widow and subsequently twice divorced. Dottie was a middle school science teacher for many years. She is a social star at The Springs. She is currently seeing Walter, but doesn’t want another marriage. Featured Supporting Characters: WILLOW (Mezzo - late 20s to early 30s): the new social director/yoga instructor MAE (Alto - early 70s): teaches line dancing at The Springs Community Center AJ (Baritone - mid 70s): Mae’s husband IDA (Soprano - mid 70s): Mae’s best friend WALTER (Bari/Tenor - mid 70s): Dottie’s boyfriend The Senior Ensemble: WILMA (Mezzo) and Fred (Bass) - mid to late 70s: a couple MURIEL (Mezzo) and Ernie (Bass) - early 80s: a couple INEZ (Alto - mid 80s): a widow
3 card poker with a talking bear!
February 22, 2010
I shot a commercial for Thunder Valley Casino on Feb 17th. I auditioned Tuesday morning, got cast that afternoon and shot the next afternoon. It was really fun! It will play in the Sacramento area for a year.
Fo sho!
February 9, 2010
I got to participate in the TBA general auditions this year and was cast in Eastenders Repertory's Fo/Faux- "We Won't Pay! We Won't Pay!" by Dario Fo and short works inspired by Fo. Politically charged farcical fun! I am also performing "Femme Noir" in A Valentine's Day Post Mortem, with the San Francisco Theater Pub. (please see the events page for more info) Hope to see you there!
Watch TRAUMA October 5th and 12th on NBC!
October 12, 2009
Watch Katarina, Shari and Sina on TRAUMA October 5th and 12th on NBC! Don't miss it!
Another play, short films and a wrap! Yowza!
September 18, 2009
Cast in another play, A WORK OF ART, for the San Rafael One Act Festival; was also cast in a SAG short film, FOUR CUPS OF JOE and possibly WINNEMUCA, another SAG short (waiting to hear on my check avail that keeps moving!). I will be performing in a fundraiser for No Nude Men Productions at the Exit Theatre in October and wrapped the 6-week sold-out run of THE FROGS a week ago- whew! It was just a terrific experience, I've been really blessed to work with so many exciting and talented artists in the Bay Area and looking forward to more!
In the backyard of loneliness
September 13, 2009
check out Suzette as old Mrs. Henderson, on YOU TUBE Part 1 and Part 2 especially
Eli Shoots Commercial for UCSF Medical
August 25, 2009
Worked with two other talent for Mark Decena and crew at Kontent Films to create a spot for local cable and web. Great shoot, excellent improv to round out the day after finishing early. Shot completely on a new Canon DSLR that shoots HD. Good times.
Please Vote For Me!
August 12, 2009
I want a walk-on role in Mad Men! Please go to the link below and vote for me!
Sean Bart as Teen Angel in Grease
August 7, 2009
Sean has a cameo this weekend in the YPTMTC (teen theater) production of Grease. He will be singing a rocked out, r&b/blues-infused version of Beauty School Dropout. Don't miss it! Performances are August 7 & 8 at 7:30, and Sunday August 9 at 2. Theater is located at 199 Museum Way in San Francisco; once you find Museum Way, just head down to the parking lot. More info at http://www.yptmtc.org/
Trauma
July 30, 2009
Shari Carlson cast in Trauma, NBC's newest action/drama shooting in San Francisco through December. The director is a dream to work with, as was the cast. I love working on a set.
Traumatized!
July 30, 2009
I booked and shot a role on the new NBC series, Trauma! I play a post hippie/alternative Mom having a Really bad day.. It was awesome!
Nominated
July 30, 2009
Eli is attached to local indie comedy Nominated, slated to shoot in September with director Dan Pavlik. Great cast including Carl Lumbly, Brian Degan Scott, and the studio's own Sina Eiden and Quinne Brown. Amazing laugh out loud script. Stay tuned.
Booked speaking role in Feature Film
July 20, 2009
The film is called “Slumdog Virgin”, directed by Craig Moss and pretty much a comedy film like Scary Movie or Epic Movie. This is my first speaking role since being in LA for a year and a half. More information to come so stay tuned!
Nominated
July 14, 2009
Well, I was just cast as a hooker in the Dan Pavlik film, NOMINATED. Can't wait!! Oh, and thanks to Quinne for putting me in touch with Dan.
More film Festivals
June 18, 2009
Two more film festivals where you may catch Damara as " MAD" SONJA in " Dandelion Dharma" - PALM SPRINGS SHORT FEST on 6/27/09 and LA SHORT FEST between 7/23-7/30.
A shout out to the SF Actors
June 18, 2009
Congrats to everyone who got it together and submitted their filmed monologues for the web-based episodic Lombardi Street(thru SF Actors and on your own). And to those who got a callback: Carrie, Chris, Diane, Eli, Kay, Nanishka, Quinne, Sina, Suzette & Tonya!
Damara in yet another Film Festival
May 12, 2009
Damara Reilly plays "Mad" SONJA in Dandelion Dharma.Dandelion Dharma, which just played in SF, has been accepted to the HBO NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL LATINO FILM FESTIVAL taking place July 28 - August 2, 2009. http://nylatinofilm.com/index.html Also Dandelion Dharma's schedule for Palm Springs International ShortFest will be available around the second week of June and will keep you updated.
Carrie Stars in a Film Short
May 11, 2009
Carrie wrapped filming of "How to Lose the Perfect Man" on May 4th. Great crew, great cast - can't wait to see how it turns out. Epiphany moment on the final day of shooting, "I really like being the lead"......I want more!!!!
Damara in yet another Film Festival
May 9, 2009
Damara Reilly, who plays Johnny's Mother, Julie, in the film " Johnny Goner" , attended The Newport Film Festival with the Director David Harris. " Johnny won for best screenplay. This is now " Johnny Goner's" 9th award and still going !
Essential Compass in the Studio
May 5, 2009
Thursday, May 21, 6:15pm - Free Introduction 7:00pm - Course 1 (ending 9:30) Saturday, May 23, 10:00am - Course 1 (ending 12:30) 1:30pm - Course 2 (ending 4:00) The Essential Compass is a tool actors and singers can use to rapidly and reliably figure out where they are and to chart a course to where they want to be. This is the current evolution in Shari's coaching. Nick Scoggin and Shari combined their years of experience in collaborating to refine this tool. Now Eli's in the mix to help bring it to you. Don't miss it!
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