Hudson Valley Casting

Featured Child Extras (Ages 8–10)

Job Description
A production is casting two Black/African American child extras (boys or girls, ages 8–10) for featured extra work in New Rochelle, NY. Talent should be comfortable with a 1977-inspired look, including hair styling that matches the period. Siblings are welcome to apply. A parent or guardian must be present for all required days (shoot day, fitting, and hair test).

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on set as a featured child extra in background/action moments

• Attend a scheduled wardrobe fitting before filming

• Complete a required hair test to confirm the 1977 hair look

• Follow on-set direction from the production team and remain camera-ready

Requirements

• Black/African American kids, ages 8–10 (male or female)

• Must be available for the shoot day plus both the fitting and hair test

• Must be able to achieve a 1977 look with hair

• Parent or guardian must accompany the child on all days

Compensation

• $176/day for the featured extra work (shoot day)

• $87.50 for the fitting (half day)

• $87.50 for the hair test (half day)

Job Description
A short film shooting in Accord, NY is urgently casting a friendly, medium-sized dog to appear on camera. The dog will play a featured role in a student-led short film, participating in key home scenes alongside actors. This is a great opportunity for dog owners looking to showcase their pet in a heartfelt creative project. Calm temperament is preferred, and the dog must be comfortable around camera crews and cast members.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in multiple scenes as a featured part of the story

• Remain calm and cooperative during indoor filming sessions

• Interact naturally with actors and respond to basic commands

• Be present for approximately 5 hours per day during production

Requirements

• Medium-sized dog with a friendly, even-tempered personality

• Must be OK around people, indoor sets, and film equipment

• Available on May 12th and 13th for filming in Accord, NY

• Previous on-set experience is a bonus, not required

Compensation

• $100 per day

• Gas reimbursement and food provided

• On-screen credit in the final film

THE RAGING CANAL- OPEN AUDITIONS

Siren Theatre Company has written an immersive play call The Raging Canal with support of the D&H Canal Society

We are looking for someone to play the role of Hank Adams, who’s character is based on a true story of a
young Black man from Long Island who falls in love with and runs away with an Irish woman named
Amanda Ayres.

The storyline focuses on the lives of the immigrants and marginalized workers who worked on the canal
and the cultural and racial tensions that existed during around 1870.

The audience will move from room to room and follow the different characters to figure out the entirety of
the story and see the play from the perspective of each character as real people.

SEEKING:

• Male, Black, Actor
• Age Range 20’s-40’s

Hank Adams character is

— romantic, fun, gentle, hardworking, honest, calm, but also passionate. Silly and playful — excited about the prospect of being barge captain, a dreamer, has an optimistic and enthusiastic outlook on life despite having had to work hard and not have made it very far. He’s a working class, farmer whose family had come from the south and had strong Baptist morals, so is bothered to not be able to legally marry Amanda and is concerned about the danger he’s in due to running away with her.

The potential show dates and times:

• Friday June 2nd – 7pm
• Saturday June 3rd – 7pm
• Sunday June 4th – 7pm
• Friday June 9th – 7pm
• Saturday June 10th – 7pm
• Sunday June 11th – 7pm