B13 Peer Review

T he N.W.A biopic "Straight Outta Compton" dominated the box office this weekend with its gritty West Coast story — and the hip-hop music that informs its sensibility and fills its soundtrack. Rap is also driving another theatrical success this summer: the Broadway musical "Hamilton." Call it the season of "Compton" and "Hamilton," a moment when two stories set in the past — Compton 25 years ago and Hamilton 225 years ago — use hip-hop to comment on the state of the nation, present by way of past, reason by way of rhyme. In "Compton," lyrics from the prolific Ice Cube rail against the harassment of minority communities by the 1980s' Los Angeles Police Department. In "Hamilton," the writings of the prolific Hamilton rail against the oppression of American colonists by the British in the 1700s. "Compton," a uniquely American story about the early days of hip-hop in South L.A., notched $60.2 mi...

If you live in South Florida and would like to audition for a music video, here are a few opportunities. A few different music videos will be filming this week and they all need talent…. models, dancers and lead girls. Please note that there are a few casting notices posted below for different projects. The rates are different depending on roles and project. All are filming in the South Florida area , so please only submit to be in the music video if you are local as no travel expenses are being paid. Flo Rida Music Video Casting Key Largo / Islamorada – Music Video – Flo Rida shoots SAT Aug 22, 8am call time. $80 flat Please google Pelican Cove Marina as location reference if you’re not a local, and make sure you can attend before you submit. Looking for extras, young, hip, cool, beach bodies…will be filmed in a beach location, summer party theme. miamitalentcasting@gmail.com FOR THOSE THAT WOULD LIKE TO STILL SUBMIT FOR THE VIDEO AND NOT HAVE TO DRIVE TO THE KEYS…THERE W...

Do you want to be in the audience at the Grand Ole Opry? If you live in the Nashville area here is your chance because ABC’s country music drama “ Nashville ”  is casting extras to fill out the Opry’s audience. On Location Casting is looking for male and female extras of all ethnicities, age range 18-65, clean-cut, conservative, types who might go to see a performance at the Grand Ole Opry . ABC “ Nashville ” –  Connie Briton plays country music dive, Rayna Jaymes. After 2 decades of being at the top of the country music scene, her popularity seems to be dropping and Rayna is faced with pressure to reinvent herself to stay relevant. Hayden Panettiere plays Juliette Barnes, a sassy, young up and comer who is now threatening Raynas place at the top. The 2 ladies end up on tour together and the rivalry between divas begins. Other characters in the show include gifted songwriter, Scarlett O’Connor, up-and-coming musician Gunnar Scott, conflicted country star Will Lexingt...

African Contemporary Dancers needed for 2015-2016 Season Location: Wasington, DC, Maryland, Virginia Type: Dance Afromoda Dance Theater is looking for dancers for our 2015-2016 season! Dancers highly proficient in West African, Ballet and Modern techniques are invited to audition and join this unique company. Afromoda creates compelling African Contemporary choreography, enhanced by the Artistic Director’s dynamic blend of movement, music and storytelling. Performances take place year-round in the DMV-area. The season runs September 2015 until March 2016. Rehearsals take place at Joy of Motion Dance Center, Atlas. Performers will receive a performance stipend for all paid shows. FOR THE AUDITION: Please bring a resume and photo. Please wear appropriately fitted attire with a professional manner (nothing ripped or overly revealing). Dancers should also bring an African lapa if they have one. The choreographers prefer bare feet, or foot paws if needed. Dancers will learn ...

Love Location: Atlanta, GA Type: Film Looking for actors and actresses who can pantomime. Would love if you can SIGN (sign language.) This story is about a guy who sees a deaf lady at a coffee shop and decides to learn sign so he can speak with her. They both build a relationship and live happily ever after. Submit a headshot and resume! Payment: Non Paid City or Location of call: Atlanta, GA Please submit to: themaximussinclair@gmail.com This casting notice was posted by: Poorchoice Films

Be in a movie with Queen Latifah! Casting call for talent in Georgia to work as paid extras on a Sony / Tristar Feature film.. “ Miracles from Heaven “, a Christian oriented feature film is now casting local talent in the Atlanta area. The movie is filming around the Covington area and is looking to hire paid background actors / extras to play some townsfolk. The project is looking for Hispanic and Caucasian talent to play rural Texas types…think suburban, small city, pleasant, church/neighbor-folk types. Ages 18 to 75 are welcome to apply for the roles. They are especially interested in adults between the ages of 18 and 25 who can still pass for teens. The scenes will be filming in Covington this Thursday and Friday, so if interested, be sure to apply ASAP. The faith based film is inspired by the book  ” Three Miracles From Heaven ”  by Christy Beam and will be directed by Patricia Riggen .    “ Heaven is For Real ”  producers Joe Roth, Devon F...

Be in a music video! Jamaican music artist OMI is casting lead girls, models and dancers. A music video to film in the Miami area is holding auditions for models / dancers to appear in a music video for Omi. Miami Talent is looking for dark skinned model types with dance experience for the spot. Specifically, they are casting for Hispanic, Jamaican or African American model types.  Omi is a Jamaican music artist and the video is “ Hula Hoop Girl “.    Auditions will be held in Miami shortly and the music video will be filming on the 26th of this month. The models / dancers that are cast for the video will be paid $500 for the shoot. Auditions for the music video will be by appointment only. Omar Samuel Pasley, better known by his stage name OMI, is a Jamaican singer. He is best known for “ Cheerleader “,  a worldwide hit for him in a remixed version by German DJ Felix Jaehn. He is currently signed to Ultra Music, a part of Sony Music. Miami – Music Vid...