Kendall Cooper Casting

Extras Needed for High-End Streaming Series

Job Description
A major streaming series is looking for background talent for upcoming scenes filming in Washington, DC. This high-end production is seeking local performers to fill a variety of extra roles, including business professionals, joggers, tourists, and more. If you’re passionate about being part of a major television project and ready for on-set experience, this is your chance to get involved in an exciting production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background roles such as professionals, joggers, cyclists, and tourists

• Participate in one or more filming days depending on role requirements

• Attend costume fittings if needed (paid)

• Work on set for up to 12+ hours per day

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity across scenes

Requirements

• Must be local to Washington, DC (no travel or lodging provided)

• Open to adults of all ethnicities, ages, and genders

• SAG and Non-Union talent encouraged to apply

• Seeking experienced SAG stand-ins

Compensation

• All background roles are paid

• Paid costume fittings when required

• No additional expenses covered (local hire only)

Casting Call: Founding Father Lookalikes for VA Lottery Commercial

Job Description:
Now casting for a VA Lottery commercial in Richmond, VA. We are seeking talented local actors with a strong physical resemblance to iconic Founding Fathers. This is a non-union production featuring both lead speaking and non-speaking roles. Talent will portray historical figures in a comedic and engaging commercial.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform as an iconic Founding Father in a professional commercial shoot.
• Deliver lines confidently for speaking roles (Benjamin Franklin, Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Jackson).
• Portray historical figures authentically in both speaking and non-speaking roles.
• Participate in a required fitting and adhere to costume and makeup directions.
• Work collaboratively with the production team to ensure a successful shoot.

Roles:

• Benjamin Franklin (Lead Speaking Role): White male, age 45-70. Stout build, recognizable jowl, sparkling eyes.
• Abraham Lincoln (Speaking Role): White male, age 40-60. Tall, thin, angular. A thin, reedy voice is preferred.
• Andrew Jackson (Speaking Role): White male, age 45-75. Wiry with wild eyes, grumpy “get off my lawn” demeanor.
• George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton (Non-Speaking Featured Roles): White males, age 40-60. Tall, muscular, with prominent noses and features.

Requirements:

• Must be a Virginia resident and able to work as a local hire in Richmond, VA.
• Strong physical resemblance to historical figures.
• Comfortable with self-taped auditions and virtual callbacks.
• Hair and facial hair can be added; actors should match the build and facial features of the character they are portraying.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $550 for a 12-hour session, plus $1,200 usage fee.
• Additional 20% agent fee if applicable.
• Usage: Regional TV and digital (Virginia and bordering states), one-year buyout.

Open Casting Call: “Wolf Play” – Portland Theater Festival 2024

Project Description:

“Wolf Play” is an evocative and compelling production that will be part of the Portland Theater Festival 2024. We are seeking talented actors for key roles in this thought-provoking play. The story navigates themes of identity, family, and acceptance, requiring performers who can bring depth and authenticity to their characters.

Casting Roles:

1. Ash:

   • Description: Late 20s-30s, BIPOC, assigned female at birth/non-binary. A highly skilled southpaw boxer coming to terms with the sudden adoption of a child by her wife, Robin. Tough exterior but sweet and nurturing on the inside. Strong, direct, no BS.
   • Requirements: Actor should be excellent with movement; boxing experience is a plus.

2. Robin:

   • Description: 30s-40s, female, any ethnicity. Ash’s wife. She adopts a re-homed child from the internet hoping he will fulfill her desire to have a family. Queer. Maternal. Nurturing. Organized. Very emotional.
   • Requirements: Strong emotional range and ability to portray a nurturing, maternal figure.

3. Ryan:

   • Description: 20s-30s, male, any ethnicity. Robin’s younger brother. Straight. Athletic. Very “male.” Charming. Impulsive. Athletic.
   • Requirements: Actor should be comfortable with boxing.

4. Peter:

   • Description: 30s-40s, male, any ethnicity. Straight dude on the conservative spectrum. Hetero energy. A little pathetic but funny. Fears the non-traditional.
   • Requirements: Ability to portray a conservative character with comedic undertones.

Compensation:

• $1,500 stipend or “Special Appearance” AEA rate
• Local hires preferred. Limited housing available for out-of-town actors.