Audition Notice – fall 2016

Hi comedic performers, improvisers, writers,

Big Attitude is preparing its first live-to-tape show to be filmed at the Out of the Blue Too in Central Square, Cambridge.

BA is a live comedy variety show mixing improv, sketch and musical comedy. We’ll prepare a 90-minute video show by creating comedic characters, rehearsing improv games and structures, and collaborating on comedy bits and songs.

The show is a fast-paced mix of SNL and other variety shows like Laugh-In, You Can’t Do That on Television, Your Show of Shows.

Rehearsals will be split between a writer’s room atmosphere and performer’s rehearsals.


Casting:
Writers and performers

Production title: Big Attitude at the Out of the Blue Too

Union / Non-Union: Non-Union

Production Type: Independent

Project length: Live show (90 minutes)

Show Location:

Out of the Blue Too,

541 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139

Production Company: Big Attitude

Company website: www.big-attitude.com

Director, Producer: Brian Agosta

Email: [email protected]

Compensation: potentially, depending on our audience size

 

KEY DATES

Auditions:

Sat, Oct 22, 2016: 1pm – 3:00pm

or

Mon, Oct 24, 2016: 7pm – 9:00pm

(Please note all auditions will be given a specific time within this window)

 

Rehearsals Schedule: Possible Mondays and/or Thursdays, 7pm to 9pm, Nov 21 through Jan 26

(with days off for holidays)

Show Schedule: Thursdays in January, 8pm to 9:30pm

 

How to audition

Send me your stuff.

  • Headshot and Resume
  • Best samples
  • A link to video of you performing on stage or in a comedy scene, a scene you wrote (5 minute clips, please give me the timing if there’s a certain spot you want me to start watching)
  • Which slots work best for you:
    • Oct 22, 1pm, 1:30pm, 2pm, 2:30pm
    • Oct 24, 7pm, 7:30pm, 8pm, 8:30pm

Email materials to [email protected] and if selected, I’ll send you an invitation to audition

 

About producer / director Brian Agosta

Brian is a comedian, singer, and marketing professional living in Medford. The city of Somerville has recognized him as a certified performing artist.

He is a former cast member of the ImprovBoston Main Stage and the ImprovBoston National Touring Company, and once had the rare opportunity to perform with acclaimed musical improv group Baby Wants Candy. He’s performed comedy and music across the country, including Chicago, Alaska, Washington DC, Key West, Miami, New York City and right here in Boston.

While at ImprovBoston (IB), he co-produced, co-hosted, and co-everything’d the comedy variety show Spice, The Variety of Life, featuring sketch, music, and dance.

He’s studied improv with IB and Improv Asylum, took special comedy workshops with iO Chicago, and practiced improvised singing with acclaimed singer Rhiannon. He’s taught both improv and a cappella, and before moving to Boston he toured for 2 years and 500+ shows with the cappella group Almost Recess, teaching and singing for kids grades K-12 about the harmony and history of vocal music.

His acting credits include commercials for Friendly’s, Meineke, Big Y, Cumberland Farms, Honey Dew, and Wayfair.

He earned his Bachelor of Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Electronic Media, Arts and Communications.

Currently, he is the creative director and owner of Big Attitude, which performs a live show at the Chevalier Theatre in Medford, and produces comedy videos for the web. He is also co-producer of The Sky which produces monthly stand-up comedy nights at Aeronaut Brewing Company. He also works part time as a Web Designer and Marketing Consultant.

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