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Job Description
A nationwide casting call is seeking licensed Occupational Therapists for a series of educational medical videos. This paid medical video opportunity is designed to highlight real professionals with hands-on experience in recreational activities and hobbies, particularly those who work with patients facing rare diseases or trauma.
Producers are looking for authentic, knowledgeable Occupational Therapists who can speak naturally about their work and demonstrate real-world applications in a professional filming environment. Filming will take place in Chicago, and selected talent will participate in a one-day shoot.
This is a great opportunity for healthcare professionals interested in on-camera work, medical media, and educational video production.
Job Responsibilities
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Appear on camera in educational medical video content
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Speak about occupational therapy practices and patient care
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Demonstrate recreational or therapeutic activities as part of filming
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Collaborate with the production team to ensure accurate representation
Requirements
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Licensed Occupational Therapist
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Ages 30 and older
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Any gender and ethnicity welcome
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Experience with recreational activities and hobbies in therapeutic settings
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Experience working with rare diseases or trauma is a plus
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Able to film in Chicago
Compensation
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$2,000–$4,000 depending on credentials
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Additional travel pay and reimbursements
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One-day filming commitment
Job Title: Hand Double Roles for Hulu Series
CASTING CALL — The Bear, Season 5
CASTING BY: 4 Star Casting
PROJECT: The Bear — Season 5 (Hulu Series)
ROLES: Syd Hand Double | Jess Hand Double
SHOOT DATES: March 2 through March 2
AVAILABILITY: Must be fully available on Monday, 3/2
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
RATE: $220/8
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SEEKING TALENT WHO MATCH THE FOLLOWING SPECS:
SYD HAND DOUBLE
• Height: Not specified (must closely match principal actor)
• Weight: Not specified (must closely match principal actor)
• African American female
• Must match photo reference provided by casting
JESS HAND DOUBLE
• Height: Not specified (must closely match principal actor)
• Weight: Not specified (must closely match principal actor)
• Caucasian female
• Must match photo reference provided by casting
Stand-in experience preferred if applicable.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
This opportunity is cast by 4 Star Casting.
It is completely FREE to apply.
Newborn Babies for TV Series in Chicago
Job Description
A popular TV series is now casting newborn babies for an upcoming episode filming in Chicago. Casting directors are seeking newborns weighing between 6 and 11 pounds to appear in a featured scene. Single babies, twins, and triplets are all encouraged to apply.
Production prioritizes safety and infant care, with limited on-set hours and a licensed baby nurse present during filming. A valid Joan Philo work permit is required, and guidance can be provided on how to obtain one.
Job Responsibilities
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Appear on camera as a newborn in a television episode
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Be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times
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Participate in a short, carefully managed filming schedule
Requirements
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Newborn babies weighing 6–11 lbs
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Must have or obtain a Joan Philo work permit
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Local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or bordering states to Illinois
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Parent/guardian must submit baby’s recent photo (no hat or bow)
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Include baby’s weight, length, baby’s name, parent name, city, and phone number
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Available for scheduled shoot dates
Compensation
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$200 for up to 2 hours on set
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Paid television role
Newborn Babies for TV Series in Chicago
Job Description
A hit TV series is now casting newborn babies to appear in an upcoming episode filming in Chicago. Casting directors are seeking newborns weighing between 6 and 11 pounds to work for a couple of days on set. Single babies, twins, and triplets are all encouraged to apply.
Production prioritizes safety and care for infants on set. Newborns will have limited working hours in accordance with industry regulations. A valid Joan Philo work permit is required, and guidance on obtaining one may be provided.
Job Responsibilities
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Appear on camera as a newborn in a television episode
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Be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times
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Participate in a short, carefully managed filming schedule
Requirements
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Newborn babies weighing 6–11 lbs
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Must have (or be able to obtain) a Joan Philo work permit
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Based in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or bordering states to Illinois
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Parent/guardian must submit baby’s photo (no hat or bow), weight, length, baby’s name, parent name, city, and phone number
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Available to film for scheduled shoot dates
Compensation
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$200 for up to 2 hours on set
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Paid television role
Background Actors for TV Series Bar Scene in Chicago
Job Description
A hit TV series is now casting background actors for an upcoming bar scene filming in Chicago. Casting directors are seeking men and women of all ethnicities, ages 20s to 40s, to portray patrons in a lively bar setting.
This TV extras casting call is open to local talent in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, and bordering states to Illinois only. If you’re looking to gain on-set experience and work as a paid background actor on a network television production, this is a great opportunity.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray realistic bar patrons in a filmed scene
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Follow on-set direction from the assistant directors
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Maintain continuity and professional behavior during filming
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Be available for a full day of shooting
Requirements
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Male and female actors, ages 20–40s
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All ethnicities welcome
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Must be local to Chicago, suburbs, or bordering states to Illinois
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Must not have worked on the show within the past two weeks
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Cannot already be scheduled to work on the series
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Submit a recent color photo along with height, weight, age, phone number, name, city, state, and clothing sizes
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Include previous work history on the show (if applicable)
Compensation
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Paid background actor role
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Rate disclosed upon booking
TV Series Extras – Medical Types & Looky-Loos – Chicago, IL
Job Description
A hit television series filming in Chicago, IL is casting paid non-speaking background actors for upcoming scenes. Production is seeking men and women to portray medical professionals, patients, and “looky-loos” for an exterior shoot. This is a great opportunity for local Chicago talent to gain experience on a fast-paced network TV set.
Casting directors are specifically looking for authentic medical types as well as individuals with vehicles to appear in exterior scenes. Talent must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray doctors, nurses, medical staff, or patients in hospital scenes
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Act as “looky-loos” in exterior scenes
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Follow on-set direction from assistant directors and crew
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Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming
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Provide accurate sizing and wardrobe information if selected
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If submitting with a vehicle, have it camera-ready for exterior scenes
Requirements
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Men and women, ages 20s to 70s
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All ethnicities encouraged to apply
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Must be local to Chicago, IL or surrounding suburbs/border states
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Available for filming in Chicago
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Vehicles allowed except white, red, or black cars (no dents or rust)
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Must not have worked recently on this production
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Able to provide recent color photo and full sizing details
Compensation
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Paid non-speaking extra role
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Opportunity to work on a network television production
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Professional on-set experience
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Potential to feature your vehicle in exterior scenes
Newborn Babies for “Chicago Fire” TV Series – Chicago, IL
Job Description
A hit television series filming in Chicago is casting newborn babies for an upcoming episode. This paid TV casting call is seeking single newborns, twins, or triplets weighing between 6 lbs and 11 lbs to appear in scenes on set.
Filming will take place in Chicago, and families must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states. A baby nurse will be present on set, and production takes special care to ensure newborn safety and comfort. All babies must have a valid Joan Philo work permit prior to filming (guidance will be provided if needed).
This is a short on-set commitment designed specifically for newborns.
Job Responsibilities
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Appear on camera as a newborn baby in a television scene
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Be available for scheduled filming days
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Parent or guardian must remain on set at all times
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Follow production guidelines for infant safety
Requirements
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Newborn babies weighing 6 lbs to 11 lbs
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Single babies, twins, or triplets
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Must be local to Chicago, IL or nearby surrounding areas
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Must obtain Joan Philo work permit
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Parent/guardian must accompany child on set
Compensation
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$200 for 2 hours
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Short on-set time commitment
Job Description
A 60-minute scripted courtroom drama presented as a live trial experience is now casting one Principal Actor and two Understudies for an interactive theatrical production. The audience serves as the jury, and performances feature alternate endings based on the verdict delivered each night.
This non-union production is seeking strong, professional performers with stage presence and the ability to engage audiences in a high-energy, immersive format. Actors must be able to work locally and maintain ongoing availability throughout the 2026 performance season.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray assigned courtroom characters in a scripted live production
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Deliver consistent, compelling performances in an interactive audience setting
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Participate in rehearsals and performance runs
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Adapt performance based on audience engagement and alternate scripted endings
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Maintain professionalism during touring and multi-city performances
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Understudies must be prepared to step into principal roles as needed
Requirements
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Non-Equity actors
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Strong memorization skills and courtroom-style performance ability
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Comfortable performing in front of live, interactive audiences
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Reliable, punctual, and available for rehearsals and scheduled performances
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Understudies must be prepared to cover principal roles if called upon
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Continuing availability throughout 2026 preferred
Compensation Details
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Rehearsals: $18 per hour
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Principal Actor: $340 per show day
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Understudy (Chicago performances): $100 per show day
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Understudy (Detroit hold rate): $50 to hold the day
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If an Understudy performs, compensation increases to $340 per show day
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Travel (for Detroit performances): Flights, per diem, hotels, and transportation covered
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Understudies will not travel
Job Description
Seeking bold, confident dancers to join its professional company. This opportunity is ideal for strong movers who are passionate about purpose-driven performance and authentic artistic expression.
Selected dancers will have the opportunity to perform in concerts and commercial projects, participate in national touring, and engage in teaching and choreographic opportunities within the company.
Job Responsibilities
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Rehearse and perform as a company dancer
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Participate in concerts and commercial performance projects
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Travel for national touring engagements
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Collaborate with choreographers and creative directors
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Contribute to educational, teaching, and choreographic initiatives
Requirements
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Strong technical training and performance experience
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Confident stage presence and bold artistic voice
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Ability to learn choreography quickly and work collaboratively
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Professionalism and reliability
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Available for rehearsals and scheduled performances
Compensation Details
- Paid hourly rehearsals
- Performance fees
- National touring opportunities
- Teaching and choreographic opportunities
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate operators in the cannabis industry. Our portfolio of in-house cultivated and manufactured brands features some of the highest quality, most awarded and most popular cannabis products in America. With dozens of locations nationwide, our owned and operated Sunnyside® dispensaries provide a welcoming, positive, judgement-free place to shop for anyone at any point on their cannabis journey.
Founded in 2013, Cresco Labs’ mission is to normalize and professionalize cannabis through our passionate employees. As stewards of the cannabis industry, our teams are constantly focused on supporting the needs of our fellow colleagues, consumers, customers, and communities alike. With a focus on Social Equity and Educational Development, our SEEDTM initiative ensures that our company reflects the communities in which we serve, ensuring equal opportunity for all to have the knowledge and resources to work in and own businesses in cannabis.
At Cresco Labs, we aim to revolutionize and lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on quality and consistency of product, and to bring legitimacy to the industry with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.
If you’re interested in joining our mission, click the below links to join our team today!
MISSION STATEMENT
At Cresco, we aim to lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.
JOB SUMMARY
As Cresco Labs accelerates the development of its brand portfolio, the company is seeking a Brand Manager to join our corporate Marketing team in Chicago, IL. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership to bring a collection of the top national cannabis brands to the next level. You will lead the national strategy of brand positioning, brand strategy, near-in packaging and product development, communications, and work closely with the retail and regional wholesale marketing teams to define consumer promotions and in-store support. To do so, you will work closely with cross-functional partners across sales, supply chain, compliance, operations, finance, and many others to drive key initiatives and deliver results.
CORE JOB DUTIES
- Develop, implement, and manage a clear brand marketing strategy for key Cresco Labs brands to set business up for both short-term and long-term success.
- Lead the development of annual marketing plans distilling an insights-based situational assessment, identifying key strategic imperatives, and cascading to core tactical brand initiatives.
- Collaborate with regional wholesale marketing and retail teams to develop and implement a strategic activation plan to establish brand awareness and product understanding, with clear KPIs and measurement plan.
- Manage a channel strategy and key activations within those channels for the brands, including ecommerce, digital & social media, and earned media.
- Analyze and report on sales metrics, market trends, competitive activity, consumer insights and other data to strengthen ongoing brand projects and strategy. Continuously evaluate business performance to inform short and long-term brand strategies.
- Lead the expansion and commercialization of brands into new states, along with the cross-functional development of line extensions, incremental packaging improvements, and other new business opportunities.
- Support test and learn initiatives to gain greater understanding of customer demands in a dynamic and changing marketplace.
- Effectively brief and manage internal and/or external agency partners in service of the development and execution of brand communications and integrated marketing campaigns across all channels.
- Serve as the key representative for the brands across the organization, and present brand strategies and plans to senior leadership and cross-functional partners.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Traditional CPG brand management experience, with 3+ years of experience in marketing.
- Track record of identifying, building, and delivering growth within a fast-moving organization.
- Ability to manage complexity and thrive in environments with minimal process and structure.
- Demonstrated success anticipating future business opportunities and developing strategies that address them proactively.
- Experience working in matrixed environments and building productive, cross-functional teams that drive to specific goals.
- Strong numerical and analytical skill set with ability to interpret quantitative data.
- Exceptional project management and organizational skills are required.
- Strong communication skills (exceptional listening skills, persuasive and professional communicator) is are required.
- Drives vision and purpose to rally action, support and optimism for the future of the business.
- Entrepreneurial and team-oriented spirit.
- Acts with a clear sense of ownership and accountability
- Genuine interest in and passion for the cannabis industry is required.
BENEFITS
Cresco Labs is proud to offer eligible employees a robust offering of benefits including, major medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(K)-match program, FSA/HSA programs, LTD/STD options, life insurance and AD&D. We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off. Other rewards may include annual discretionary bonuses, stock options as well as participation in our employee discount program. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position.
In accordance with any local and state compensation laws, the compensation listed is the current estimated range for the position. Final offer details and future compensation may be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to, geographic location, market compensation data, skills, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this please discuss with your recruiter during the interview process.
Pay Range
$105,000 – $125,000USD
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be 21 years of age or older to apply
- Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
Cresco Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) Notice to Applicants: Please read the California Employee Privacy Notice (“CA Privacy Notice”) regarding Sunnyside* and its affiliate Cresco Labs’ policies pertaining to the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information. This CA Privacy Notice supplements the information contained in the Sunnyside* Privacy Policy and applies to California resident employees and job applicants. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting CCPAnotice@crescolabs.com Reporting a Scam:
Cresco Labs is aware of fictitious employment offers being circulated from various sources. Many of these schemes consist of an alleged offer of employment with Cresco Labs with the intention of gaining personal information, including payment and/or banking information. Be aware that fraudulent job offers and correspondence may appear legitimate: they may feature a Cresco Labs logo, they may appear to originate from an official-looking email address or web site, or they may be sent by individuals purporting to represent Cresco Labs or an entity which includes the word Cresco Labs in its name.
Please note that Cresco Labs does not ask for payment or personal banking information as a condition of employment. Any personal information is requested for payroll or state badging purposes only. Applications can be securely submitted through our career’s pages.We are working diligently to block this from happening. Beware if an offer of employment looks too good to be true. Never divulge personal and banking information or send money if you are unsure of the authenticity of an email or other communication in the name of Cresco Labs.If you are in doubt, please contact us at Report-a-spam@crescolabs.com with questions.
In accordance with any local and state compensation laws, the compensation listed is the current estimated range for the position. Final offer details and future compensation may be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to, geographic location, market compensation data, skills, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this please discuss with your recruiter during the interview process.
Chicago Casting Call: Be Part of Hulu’s The Bear Season 4
Are you based in Chicago and ready to be part of a hit TV series? The Bear, Hulu’s critically acclaimed show set in the heart of the city, is now casting local background actors and kitchen staff for its upcoming fourth season!
Filming will take place on location in Chicago, and the production is actively seeking real locals to help bring the story to life. Whether you’re an actor, a culinary professional, or just a fan of the series looking for your shot — this is your chance to join the action.
Now Casting Locals in Chicago
Casting Directors are looking for:
- Chicago-based talent only (must be local to the area)
- Background actors and kitchen staff for various roles
Featured Roles Include:
- Kitchen Staff: Line cooks, dishwashers, sous chefs, pastry chefs, and more. Real culinary experience is a big plus!
- Theater Attendees: Extras to portray audience members for specific scenes — no acting experience required.
About the Show
Set in Chicago, The Bear follows Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, a young chef who returns home to run his family’s sandwich shop. The show has received widespread praise for its authenticity, intensity, and raw storytelling — especially its portrayal of the high-pressure restaurant world.
Season 4 will take the story even deeper, and this is your opportunity to be part of it in your own city.
How to Apply
Step 1: Sign Up on Project Casting
Create your free profile at ProjectCasting.com and make sure to:
- Upload a professional photo or headshot
- List any acting or culinary experience
- Highlight your availability and Chicago location
Step 2: Look for The Bear Season 4 Casting Calls
Search for the latest casting notices specific to The Bear and select roles that match your experience or interest.
Step 3: Submit Your Application
Follow the directions on each casting notice. Some roles may require a self-tape or in-person availability. Culinary roles may ask for experience or certifications.
Pro Tip: Familiarize yourself with The Bear‘s tone by watching past episodes — it’ll help you understand the world you’ll be stepping into.
Filming Begins Soon — Don’t Miss Out
Casting is ongoing, and filming is expected to begin in early 2025 right here in Chicago. Keep checking Project Casting for the latest updates and open roles.
Ready to Join One of TV’s Hottest Shows?
Whether you’re a seasoned actor, a chef with on-the-line experience, or just looking to get on set — this is your chance to work on a major production filming right in your hometown.
- Apply now through Project Casting and take the first step toward being part of The Bear Season 4.
