Auditions (film)

Auditions
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Harry Hurwitz
Written by	Albert Band Charles Band
Produced by	Charles Band
Starring	Bonnie Werchan Rick Cassidy Linnea Quigley
Narrated by	Tony Popson
Cinematography	R. Michae Stringer
Edited by	Emil Haviv
Music by	Richard Band Joel Goldsmith
Production company	Charles Band Productions
Distributed by	Wizard Distributors
Release date	1978 (1978)
Running time	82 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Auditions is a 1978 American erotic mockumentary black comedy film directed by Harry Hurwitz (credited as Harry Tampa). It was written by Albert Band and Charles Band, and stars Bonnie Werchan, Rick Cassidy and Linnea Quigley. Hurwitz also appears in the film as the director, although he is not credited. The film follows the process of casting actors and actresses for a pornographic film. Although several actual porn stars are in the film, it does not depict any actual sexual acts. It was remade in 1999 as Auditions from Beyond.

During the week of March 15, 1978, an ad appeared in the Hollywood Variety that the producers of films Cinderella (1977) and Fairy Tales (1978) were on the talent search for their new motion picture Fairytales Part II. They were looking for "the world's sexiest woman" for the role of Sleeping Beauty, "the world's sexiest man for the co-starring role of Prince Charming and "the world's most unusual act or personality". Two sets were constructed in a Hollywood studio: a medieval dungeon and a French boudoir. Across from these sets was a mirrored wall behind which cameras and sound equipment was concealed. Hundreds of people responded to the advertisement and on March 25 the two days of auditions began.^[1]

• Bonnie Werchan as Tracy Matthews
• Rick Cassidy as Charlie White
• Linnea Quigley as Sally Webster
• Jennifer West as Melinda Sale
• William Margold as Larry Krantz
• Rhonda Jo Petty as Patty Rhodes
• Cory Brandon as Van Scott
• Greg Travis as Billy Bob Jr.
• Adore O'Hara as Adore O'Hara
• Maria Lutra as Jenny Marino
• Ric Lutze as Ron Wilaon
• Joey Camen as Joey
• Michael Hardin as Vinnie Maluccio
• Harry Hurwitz as director (uncredited)

Auditions were first released on VHS tape in 1978. Full Moon re-released the film on DVD on December 6, 2011 as a part of its "Full Moon's Grindhouse" series of exploitation films.

• Auditions at IMDb
• Auditions at AllMovie